A patient presenting with fever and enlarged tender lymph nodes should be considered to potentially have an infectious process, such as a viral or bacterial infection. Common possibilities include lymphadenitis, mononucleosis, or even systemic infections like HIV or tuberculosis. Additionally, conditions such as lymphoma or other malignancies should be considered, especially if the lymphadenopathy is persistent or accompanied by other systemic symptoms. A thorough clinical evaluation and appropriate diagnostic tests are essential for accurate diagnosis.
In most cases, a patient can be seen without presenting identification, but it may depend on the specific healthcare facility's policies and procedures.
In a patient presenting with symptoms of both B12 and folate deficiencies, addressing the B12 deficiency should be prioritized.
Treatment is directed to presenting symptoms and patient needs.
If you come across the term 'chief complaint', this relates to what the patient is complaining about. Presenting problem is what you note and what presents the problem. The difference is one is from the patient's point of view while the other is yours.
Although the handwriting of physicians is the butt of many jokes, it is a potentially serious hazard to patients (found in Law, Liability, and Ethics) page190
The type and duration of therapy sessions, the presenting problems or symptoms of the patient, the therapeutic interventions used, and the progress made by the patient are frequently documented in the patient record and are major billing factors for the Psychiatric therapy subsection.
To revive a patient with a flatline, a defibrillator is used to deliver an electric shock to the heart. This shock helps to restore the heart's normal rhythm and can potentially revive the patient.
Office consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these 3 key components: detailed history detailed exam medical decision making of low complexity Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the presenting problem(s) and the patient's and/or family needs Usually presenting problems are of moderate severity. Physicians typically spend 40 mins face-to-face with the patient and/or family
Original patient information as first recorded is called the "baseline data" or "initial assessment." This information typically includes the patient's medical history, presenting symptoms, vital signs, and any relevant diagnostic findings. It serves as a critical reference point for ongoing patient care and management.
You listen to both bases for signs of basal pulmonary oedema with the patient sitting up, presenting as crackles or rales.
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Because a tracheal occlusion means, in layman's terms, that your airway is blocked. It can potentially kill a patient because you can't breath and therefore the supply of oxygen to the brain, heart, lungs and other organs is cut-off, resulting in death.