Dr Smith Placed Packing Material in the Left Ear of a Patient

question 25

Short Answer

Dr. Smith placed packing material in the left ear of a patient. This would be reported with code _______________.

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Definitions:

Suicidal Intent

The degree to which a person has firm plans to end their own life or the intensity of their desire to actually achieve death through suicide.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships, often resulting from a pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of treatment, focusing on building skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Psychodynamic Approach

Focuses on understanding human behavior by analyzing the inner conflicts that arise from childhood experiences and the unconscious mind.