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tiara099

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The penetration of the spinal subarachnoid space to remove cerebrospinal fluid to detect abnormal substances and variations in the fluid is known as a(n) ___________________ _.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Susie Smith is five years old and has been experiencing the following symptoms for the last four weeks: bruising easily, fever, weight loss, and joint pain. Last week when she was seen, laboratory tests were ordered. Today, she and her parents have returned to discuss the results of a test that confirmed acute lymphoid leukemia. She also was examined today, and it was determined that she has an upper respiratory infection. Which of the following codes would be used? Select the proper sequence.
 
  780.60 Fever
  783.21 Weight loss
  719.40 Joint pain
  204.00 Leukemia, lymphoid, acute, without mention of remission
  204.90 Leukemia, lymphoid, without mention of remission
  465.9 Respiratory infection, upper, acute
 A) 204.90, 465.9
  B) 204.00, 465.9
  C) 465.9, 204.00
  D) 204.90, 780.60, 783.21, and 719.40


kthug

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

spinal tap

Answer to Question 2

B


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