Asked by Manvir Singh on Sep 22, 2024
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Bernard Bunter is seen today for an acute myocardial infarction. Bernard had to have a coronary artery bypass graft surgery performed, which was done without difficulty. Two days later, Bernard developed post-op anemia. Bernard also has hypertension and congestive heart failure. Which of the conditions is a co-morbidity?
A) Acute myocardial infarction
B) Anemia
C) Hypertension
D) Congestive heart failure and hypertension
Co-Morbidity
A separate condition or illness present in the same patient at the same time as another unrelated condition or illness.
- Discern between the roles of complications, co-morbidities, and their effects on patient care and medical coding.
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Jonathan Contreras2 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A co-morbidity is a condition that exists alongside the primary condition being treated. In this case, the primary condition is the acute myocardial infarction and the co-morbidities are hypertension and congestive heart failure. Anemia is a post-operative complication, not a co-morbidity.
Learning Objectives
- Discern between the roles of complications, co-morbidities, and their effects on patient care and medical coding.