Dr Cook Records the Following Diagnosis at the Time of an Inpatient

question 8

Multiple Choice

Dr. Cook records the following diagnosis at the time of an inpatient discharge: "Abdominal pain ruled out colitis or gastritis." The principal diagnosis is_____.

• A) abdominal pain
• B) colitis
• C) gastritis
• D) either gastritis or colitis

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Definitions:

OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterized by unwanted, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels compelled to perform.

Teens And Young Adults

Individuals typically in the age range from 13 to 24, experiencing significant developmental, social, and physiological changes.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event, either experiencing it or witnessing it, characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Life-Threatening Trauma

A serious injury or shock to the body, as from violence or an accident, that poses an immediate risk to a person's life.