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Male was admitted to hospital in acute respiratory failure


Problem: A 75 - year - old male was admitted to the hospital in acute respiratory failure. He has emphysema due to his continuous cigarette smoking for over 50 years. Sputum cultures showed streptococcus A pneumonia. He was intubated in the ER and started on mechanical ventilation. After 3 6 hours, he was extubated and was able to breathe on his own. He was started on Chantix to treat his dependence on nicotine. Diagnosis: Acute respiratory failure, pneumonia due to streptococcus A , and emphysema. What codes are assigned? Looking for Assignment Help?

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