Observation Is a Classification for a Patient Who Is Not

question 14

True/False

Observation is a classification for a patient who is not sick enough to qualify for acute inpatient status.

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Definitions:

Mastectomy

Surgical removal of a breast.

Lymph Node Dissection

A surgical procedure to remove one or more lymph nodes to examine for the presence of disease, especially cancer.

10- to 20-mL Syringe

A medical instrument used to inject fluids into the body or draw them from it, having a capacity of 10 to 20 milliliters.

Do Not Invert

A warning label indicating that an item should not be turned upside down, often due to potential harm or malfunction.