A Patient Was Admitted to the Hospital with Jaundice and Elevated

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted to the hospital with jaundice and elevated liver function tests. Upon discharge, the physician documents jaundice due to acute hepatitis B.

• A)B16.9
• B)B16.9, R17
• C)R17, R79.89, B16.9
• D)B18.1

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in many high-level functions such as thought, memory, and consciousness.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the nervous system that support, protect, and provide sustenance to neurons.

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Brain Growth

Refers to the process of development and maturation of the brain, including increases in size, complexity, and functional capacity.