If a Patient Is Admitted for Dehydration Due to the Chemotherapy

question 11

Multiple Choice

If a patient is admitted for dehydration due to the chemotherapy treatments she has been receiving to treat ovarian cancer, what is the principal diagnosis?

• A) C56.1
• B) C56.9
• C) E86.0
• D) Z51.11

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Definitions:

Dementia

A broad category of brain diseases that cause a long-term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember, significantly affecting an individual's daily functioning.

Alzheimer Disease

A progressive neurological disorder characterized by cognitive decline, memory loss, and changes in behavior, ultimately leading to severe dementia.

Cellular Level

A perspective in biology and medicine that focuses on the structures, functions, and activities of cells, the basic building blocks of organisms.

Visual Changes

Alterations in eyesight or vision, which may include changes in acuity, field of vision, color perception, or depth perception.