When a Patient Is Admitted for the Administration of Radiation

question 12

True/False

When a patient is admitted for the administration of radiation therapy, code Z51.0 should be the principal diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Motor Development

The progression of muscle control, movement skills, and physical coordination in a person, often focusing on infants and young children.

Cephalocaudal

A pattern of growth in which development begins at the head and progresses downwards towards the feet.

Proximodistal

Describes a pattern of physical and psychological growth and development where development starts at the central part of the body and moves towards the outer parts.

Depressed Brain Activity

Reduced levels of function or activity in areas of the brain, often associated with mood disorders such as depression.