A Coder Notes That a Patient Is Taking Prescription Pilocarpine

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Multiple Choice

A coder notes that a patient is taking prescription Pilocarpine.; The final diagnoses on the discharge summary are congestive heart failure and diabetes mellitus. The coder should query the physician about adding a diagnosis of

• A) arthritis.
• B) glaucoma.
• C) bronchitis.
• D) laryngitis.

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision; often associated with self-governance and independence.

Individualistic Societies

Societies that emphasize personal achievements, individual rights, and autonomy, as opposed to collective goals.

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Societies that prioritize the needs and goals of the group over the desires of the individual, emphasizing community, cooperation, and interdependence.

Relationship Orientations

The inclination or preference towards certain types of interactions or bonds with others, influencing personal connections.