Nonketotic hyperosmolar coma is associated with non-insulin dependent diabetics

You are assessing a 2-week-old baby who is sick. Assessment reveals that he has a fever and difficulty breathing. Which of the following additional assessment findings would be most concerning to you given the age of this patient?

a. A respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute b. A wet diaper in need of changing c. Continual crying d. Nasal passages that are occluded by mucus

Under HIPAA, health plans, providers, and clearinghouses are considered ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).