The Suffix -Stomy Means

question 47

Multiple Choice

The suffix -stomy means :

• A) Removal of
• B) Cutting into
• C) Stomach
• D) Creation of an opening

Recognize signs and symptoms that are not associated with diabetes to avoid misdiagnosis.

Understand the classification and coding for complications associated with diabetes mellitus, including retinopathy, neuralgia, ketoacidosis, and hypoglycemia.

Identify and classify disorders unrelated to diabetes, understanding their coding system.

Distinguish between diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus, identifying their causes and implications.

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Definitions:

Health Promotion

The process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health, through lifestyle changes and environmental improvements.

Educating Patients

The process of providing patients with information, skills, and understanding necessary to manage their health and make informed decisions about their care.

Role Modeling

The process of serving as a positive example for others to emulate in behavior, attitudes, or skills.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept that refers to individuals' beliefs about the extent to which their behavior influences the rewards and outcomes they experience.