Malcolm has asthma and is learning to manage the condition. He tells his doctor that he wants to be able to play sports in the future. He also tells his
family that he appreciates their help and support, but wants to learn how to
use his medication to take care of himself. What defense mechanism is
Malcom demonstrating?

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answer;

no:

a diagnostic thoracoscopy is always included in the surgical vats

explanation;

vats means video assisted thoracic surgery.

thoracoscopy is an endoscopical procedure completed on the lungs to visualize pleura, lungs and mediastinum using an endoscope

one thing to note is that a surgical thoracoscopy always includes a diagnostic thoracoscopy.

the diagnostic thoracoscopy codes are differentiated by the site and type of procedure performed.