After being evaluated by his gastroenterologist, mr. jackson was sent to the hospital for a diagnostic . he is having several symptoms that indicate a potential gastrointestinal condition. as a result, he was admitted in observation. his symptoms include vomiting, weight loss, and dysphagia. the reveals that the patient has low-grade barrett’s esophagus, gerd with reflux esophagitis, and a non-obstructing hiatal hernia. patient was also incidentally diagnosed with crest syndrome (crst), which correlates with his complaint of dysphagia. after the procedure, the patient was noted to have several pvc’s on his ekg. these resolved shortly after the patient arrived in the recovery room. based on the results of the detailed history, detailed exam, and straight forward medical decision making, it was decided that the patient could be discharged home on the same day with instructions for a follow up office appointment in 2 days. code this scenario.

Match these items. 1. the ability to evaluate information to judge whether it is true or not consequence 2. the result of a decision made or an action taken discernment

Its totally for health > : ) random questions- free points. 1. grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4. 2. stretch your left arm out as far as you can, what can you touch? 3. before you started this survey, what were you doing? 4. what is the last thing you watched on tv? 5. without looking, guess what time it is 6. now look at the clock. what is the actual time? 7. with the exception of the computer, what can you hear? 8. when did you last step outside? what were you doing? 9. did you dream last night? 10. do you remember your dreams? 11. when did you last laugh? 12. do you remember why / at what? 13. what is on the walls of the room you are in? 14. seen anything weird lately? 15. what do you think of this quiz? 16. what is the last film you saw? 17. if you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? 18. if you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy? 19. tell me something about you that most people don't know. 20. if you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?