If the Kidneys Are Excreting Fewer Hydrogen Ions, the PH

question 122

Short Answer

If the kidneys are excreting fewer hydrogen ions, the pH of body fluids will probably ____________________.

Use external cause codes to accurately identify the place of occurrence of an incident.

Recognize and code for postpartum period conditions correctly.

Navigate and utilize the Alphabetic Index for diagnosing conditions.

Correctly code for specific medical conditions and patient encounters based on diagnoses.

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Definitions:

DNAR (AND) Prescription

A medical order, also known as Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR), indicating that a person should not receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Autonomy

The quality or state of being self-governing or independent; in healthcare, it refers to patients' right to make decisions about their own medical treatment.

MORAL Decision-Making Model

A structured approach for making ethical decisions, often used in healthcare, that involves Massage the dilemma, Outline the options, Resolve the dilemma, Act by applying the chosen option, and Look back to evaluate the outcomes.

Resolve the Dilemma

The process of finding a solution or course of action to resolve a difficult or complex situation.