How does the diagnostic section of a report (imaging reports and lab values) relate to the Assessment?

What will be an ideal response?

The diagnostic tests are used to make the assessment (conclusion, diagnosis), so the results of those tests should support the conclusions made by the physician. For example, a negative x-ray would not support a diagnosis of fracture.

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Patient discomfort from rapid gas flow during pressure-targeted ventilation may be alleviated by which of the following adjustments to the ventilator?

a. Decreasing expira-tory time c. Increasing inspira-tory time b. Decreasing total cycle time d. Increasing inspira-tory rise time

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Calorie requirements for pregnant women are highest in the ________ trimester

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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