Which of the following options best completes this sentence: An established problem is stable or improving when . . ..?
a. the performing physician orders specific laboratory, pathology, or diagnostic tests for the purpose of identifying the differential diagnosis of the undiagnosed new presenting problem.
b. the patient's presenting problem that has already been diagnosed by the performing physician has become worse.
c. the patient's presenting problem that has already been diagnosed by the performing physician has remained stable or shows improvement.
d. the patient's presenting problem that has already been diagnosed by the performing physician.
Question 2
Which of the following best defines an established problem, worsening?
a. When performing physician orders specific laboratory, pathology, or diagnostic tests for the purpose of identifying the differential diagnosis of the undiagnosed new presenting problem
b. A patient's presenting problem that has already been diagnosed by the performing physician and has become worse
c. A patient's presenting problem that has already been diagnosed by the performing physician and has remained stable or shows improvement
d. A patient's presenting problem that has already been diagnosed by the performing physician