Mrs. Reyes, 71 yearsold, while doing household chores has fallen her front steps. She had a large bruise on her right temple and her right face and is brought to the emergency. Upon assessment her vital signs are HR 125; BP 110/76; RR 16; T 37.6C ; pain 4/10 Question: document a brief NEUROLOGIC exam on the patient

Mrs. Reyes, 71 yearsold, while doing household chores has fallen her front steps. She had a large bruise on her right temple and her right face and is brought to the emergency. Upon assessment her vital signs are HR 125; BP 110/76; RR 16; T 37.6C ; pain 4/10 Question: document a brief NEUROLOGIC exam on the patient

Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement

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Mrs. Reyes, 71 years old, while doing household chores has fallen her front steps. She had a large bruise on her right temple and her right face and is brought to the emergency department by ambulance. Upon assessment her vital signs are HR 125; BP 110/76; RR 16; T 37.6°C; and pain 4/10. Document a brief neurologic exam on this patient.
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