If a Patient with Cancer Is Admitted for Anemia Due

question 45

Multiple Choice

If a patient with cancer is admitted for anemia due to a complication from breast cancer, what is the principal diagnosis?

• A) Anemia
• B) Admission for chemotherapy
• C) Admission for radiation
• D) Breast cancer

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Definitions:

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