Altered mental status isn’t a specific diagnosis; it’s a symptom of a
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Rapid diagnosis is key
Vascular problems, which may be caused by diabetes, high 1850s
The evaluation and management of altered mental status are broad and require careful history and physical examination to eliminate life-threatening situations
Dehydration is the depletion of whole body fluid
4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes
4 may differ
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R40
In most cases, the trigger is new-onset diabetes, an infection, or a lack of compliance with
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A person with an altered level of consciousness may have decreased cognitive function or be difficult to arouse
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Symptoms of low progesterone in people who aren’t pregnant include: Irregular menstrual periods
Hot flashes
The nurse suspects the client is experiencing hypoglycemia when the client displays what signs? decreased respiratory rate and hot, dry skin
In the short term, the body can compensate with an increase in heart rate and respiratory rate
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A low platelet count means your blood lacks the small cells it needs to form clots