Asked by Marisa Kuhlman on Jun 27, 2024
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George's broken foot did not heal properly. Today's encounter is coded as a(n) :
A) current condition.
B) injury.
C) late effect.
D) adverse reaction.
Late Effect
A condition that appears after the acute phase of an earlier, causal illness has ended.
- Identify the distinctions across various medical categories, such as injuries, ongoing conditions, and delayed effects.
Verified Answer
NI
Nabil Izyan IffahJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A late effect is a residual effect or complication that arises as a result of a previous injury or illness. In this case, George's broken foot did not heal properly and is still causing a problem, making it a late effect rather than a current injury.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the distinctions across various medical categories, such as injuries, ongoing conditions, and delayed effects.