[Answered]: Examine the patient scenario below

Examine the patient scenario below. Based on the information provided, determine the most appropriate Present on Admission (POA) indicator to report for the secondary condition of suspected hypertension. Scenario: A patient was admitted from the emergency department with a primary diagnosis of acute gastroenteritis. The record noted the presence of fever. On the second day of hospitalization, the patient began experiencing symptoms of high blood pressure. A physician query was conducted, but the physician was unable to determine whether the hypertension was present at the time of admission. The patient was treated with antibiotics and showed clinical improvement. Discharge diagnoses: Acute gastroenteritis and suspected hypertension. What is the correct POA indicator for suspected hypertension? Y – Yes, present at the time of inpatient admission N – No, not present at the time of inpatient admission U – Unknown, documentation is insufficient to determine if the condition was present on admission W – Clinically undetermined, provider is unable to determine whether the condition was present on admission Group of answer choices N – No, not present at the time of inpatient admission U – Unknown, documentation is insufficient Y – Yes, present at the time of inpatient admission W – Clinically undetermined