When the Patient Is Admitted for a Complication Due to a Surgical

question 16

True/False

When the patient is admitted for a complication due to a surgical procedure, the complication is the principal diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Iliopsoas Muscle Test

A clinical test used to diagnose the strength and function of the iliopsoas muscle, often related to lower back pain or injury.

Peptic Ulcer Disease

A condition involving the formation of open sores in the lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine, often due to infection with H. pylori or the use of NSAIDs.

Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs

A class of medications that reduce pain, decrease fever, prevent blood clots, and, in higher doses, decrease inflammation.

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, which can lead to serious health complications.