An unrelated symptom is defined as those symptoms that are NOT associated with the confirmed diagnosis and may indicate an additional problem or condition. Which of the following is an example of an unrelated condition that should be coded separately?
A) Dyspnea, wheezing, coughingDx: asthma
B) RLQ pain with positive McBurney's sign, hyperglycemiaDx: acute appendicitis
C) Chest pain that radiates to jaw and arm, SOBDx: acute MI
D) Fever, sore throat, difficulty swallowingDx: acute tonsillitis
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT a sign/symptom of a stroke?
A) Slurred speech
B) Dizziness
C) Facial droop
D) RLQ pain
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