Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. Patients A, B, C, and D all have similar symptoms and situational stressors. The major difference is that patient A’s Axis V rating scale is 77, patient B’s is 92, patient C’s is 15, and patient D’s rating scale is 32.

Which of the patients would be given a more severe diagnosis?
A.
Patient A
B.
Patient B
C.
Patient C
D.
Patient D

C) Patient C

Explanation:

The rating scale for Patient C is under 20 which means they could be a danger to oneself hence a more severe diagnosis.

C) Patient C

Explanation:

The rating scale for Patient C is under 20 which means they could be a danger to oneself and others. Therefor a more severe diagnosis is required

explanation:

for example, code 28039 - excision, tumor, soft tissue of foot or toe, subcutaneous, 1.5 cm or greater, appears before 28043 - excision, tumor, soft tissue of foot or toe, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm.

answer: the choice of providing direction for individualized care of a patient.   the care plans is a flow of communication and organizing the constantly changing of the care plan.  

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