Following a fall at work in which his head hit machinery, a patient was admitted unconscious and observed for neurological problems and other injuries. The patient returned to his pre-existing conscious level within two hours of admission complaining of a headache, especially on moving his head. Total length of loss of consciousness was two hours and 20 minutes. No other injuries were identified by x-ray or CT brain scan. The patient was discharged home the next day with a final diagnosis of concussion with prolonged unconsciousness. The principal diagnosis code is __________.
a. R29.6
b. R51
c. S06.0x3A
d. W31.9xxA
Question 2
A patient admitted from the emergency department with transient ischemic attack (TIA) and a severe headache. Carotid arteriogram revealed the TIA was due to insufficiency of right carotid artery associated with severe hypertension. A bilateral carotid endarterectomy was performed, and the patient was discharged on the fifth postoperative day. The principal diagnosis code is __________.
a. G45.1
b. I10
c. I77.1
d. R51
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
When working with the patient with impaired hearing, the interpreter needs to direct questions to th
Fall
Fall
Examples of endocrine disorders. (C) A patient with congenital hypothyroidism.