This Is the Condition That Is Indicated in the Medical

question 24

Multiple Choice

This is the condition that is indicated in the medical record as the reason the patient sought care in an outpatient setting.

• A) Principal diagnosis
• B) Major diagnosis
• C) Primary diagnosis
• D) Secondary diagnosis

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Definitions:

Ingratiation

A social influence strategy where an individual attempts to make oneself more likeable to another, often through flattery or the offering of praise.

Indirect

A method or approach that is not straightforward or direct, often involving secondary or alternative means to achieve an end.

Evasion

The act of avoiding something undesired, such as responsibilities, questions, or physical obstacles, often through skill or deceit.

Bilateral

Involving two sides or parties, often referring to agreements, communications, or relationships that involve direct interaction between two individuals or groups.