A Statement, Usually in the Patient's Words, Describing the Symptom

question 48

Multiple Choice

A statement, usually in the patient's words, describing the symptom, problem, condition, or other factor that is the reason for the encounter is called the:

• A) chief complaint.
• B) primary diagnosis.
• C) principal diagnosis.
• D) reason for complaint.

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