Answer:Susan most likely have DIABETES MELLITUS.
Explanation: Diabetes Mellitus is common endocrine disorder accompanied by varying degrees of disruption of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism.
Diabetes Mellitus is caused by absence of, relative deficiency of/ resistance to the hormone INSULIN. It's signs and symptoms includes hyperglycemia ( increased blood sugar level), increased thirst( polydipsia), glucose in the urine(glucosuria), increased urination(polyuria), weight loss without trying, ketosis and ketoacidosis.
Causes include; Obesity, Sedentary lifestyle, Increasing age,genetic factors, autoimmune reactions, environmental factors including viral infections.
Diabetes Mellitus ICD codes
Explanation:
The billable specific ICD-9-CM code for diabetes mellitus ranges from 250.0x and goes on to 250.1x, 250.2x etc., depending upon the complications.
The billable specific ICD-10-CM code for diabetes mellitus without unspecified complication is E11.9 and with complications is E11.8
Diabetes mellitus affects many body systems like the sensory, endocrine, excretory, nervous, and cardiovascular systems. The code changes, depending upon the complications specified.
The patient might present with any of the symptoms like visual defects, dermatitis, increased thirst and/or hunger, increased micturition, weight loss etc which may be because of underlying diabetes.
A. By receiving an injection. NPO means nothing by mouth
