The patient was seen in the ED with a staple embedded in the left index finger. An automatic staple gun impaled a staple into the DIP joint. A 1% lidocaine digital block was performed, and incision was made into the joint and the staple was removed with no complications. He was told to watch for any red streaks, swelling, pain or pus.
a. 20103–LT
b. 26070–LT
c. 26075–F6
d. 26080–F6
d. 26080–F6
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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