Asked by Fatima Lopez on Sep 22, 2024
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What does the abbreviation POA stand for?
A) Persistent on admission
B) Present on admission
C) Permitted on admission
D) Painful on admission
POA
An abbreviation often used for Power of Attorney, a legal document granting one person the authority to act for another person in legal or financial matters.
- Learn the specific abbreviations used in medical coding and their meanings.
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HN
Hilya Nangula2 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
POA stands for "Present on admission", which refers to a medical condition that is present in a patient at the time they are admitted to a healthcare facility.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the specific abbreviations used in medical coding and their meanings.