A Pertinent Negative Is Defined As

question 15

Multiple Choice

A pertinent negative is defined as:

• A) any negative response made by the patient during the interview.
• B) refusal by the patient to answer questions about a certain topic.
• C) any negative response by the patient to an important question about possible symptoms.
• D) a negative response by a patient to a therapist who asks whether the patient needs a breathing treatment.

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Understand the differences in moral and cognitive development theories, including the debate between nature and nurture.

Identify the stages of cognitive development as proposed by Jean Piaget.

Recognize the role of formal, informal, and hidden curriculum in socialization, especially in educational settings.

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Definitions:

ICD-10-CM

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification, used for coding and classifying morbidity data.

ICD-10-PCS

International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System; a medical classification system used for coding procedures in healthcare settings.

Tabular List

A structured list presented in table format, often used in documents like codes for diseases, to organize information efficiently.

ICD-10-CM Manual

A medical classification list by the World Health Organization that codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, and is used in health care settings for diagnosis and insurance purposes.