A Patient Suffers Nerve Damage to the Median Nerve, Requiring

question 68

Essay

A patient suffers nerve damage to the median nerve, requiring surgery to suture the nerve back together. After surgery, the patient reports that sensation from the lateral and medial sides of the index finger seem to be reversed. How could this happen?

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Definitions:

Account Payable

An obligation of a company to pay a short-term debt to its creditors or suppliers.

Deductions

Amounts subtracted from gross income or revenue to calculate net income or taxable income, including expenses, allowances, and discounts.

Employee Receivables

Amounts owed to a company by its employees, often due to overpayment or advancements.

Short-term Note Payable

A short-term note payable refers to a debt obligation that is due for repayment within a year or less.