Jennifer Has a Fever and a Neck Ache

question 28

Multiple Choice

Jennifer has a fever and a neck ache. Dr. Perlman diagnoses Jennifer with meningitis. You will code:

• A) fever.
• B) meningitis.
• C) fever and meningitis.
• D) neck ache.

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Definitions:

Diuretic Medication

Medications designed to increase the amount of water and salt expelled from the body as urine, commonly used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention.

Urinary Incontinence

The involuntary leakage of urine, indicating a loss of bladder control that can range from mild to severe.

Foley Catheter

A flexible tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine, commonly used for patients with urinary difficulties.

Blood Clots

Solid formations in the blood that occur when blood components thicken and clump together, often serving to prevent excessive bleeding.