A Client's Medical Record Notes a Forward Slipping of the L5

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client's medical record notes a forward slipping of the L5 vertebra. The nurse expects that the diagnosis at the end of the report will state

• A) back strain.
• B) disk herniation.
• C) lordosis.
• D) spondylolisthesis.

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Definitions:

Subjective Sensation

A feeling or experience that is personal and cannot be objectively measured or verified, such as pain, taste, or color perception.

Hypertension

A condition characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure in the arteries, which can lead to cardiovascular disease.

Outpatient Coders

Professionals who specialize in coding the medical records of patients who receive services in a healthcare facility but do not stay overnight.

Diagnosis Code

A specific code used in healthcare settings to classify and record diseases, symptoms, and conditions.