(SOLVED) A patient has liver metastasis due to adenocarcinoma of the descending colon which was resected one year ago.

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Question


A patient has liver metastasis due to adenocarcinoma of the descending colon which was resected one year ago. The patient is being admitted at this time for management of severe anemia due to the malignancy. The principal diagnosis on this admission is

a. Liver metastasis

b. Adenocarcinoma of the descending colon

c. Anemia

d. Admission for radiotherapy


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The Principal/Primary Diagnosis is the condition established after study to be chiefly responsible for the admission of the patient to the hospital for care.

answer is option C