Dimensions of a History of Present Illness (HPI) Include All

question 45

Multiple Choice

Dimensions of a history of present illness (HPI) include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) location in the body where the chief complaint is occurring.
• B) age-appropriate dietary status.
• C) the situation that is associated with the pain or symptom.
• D) how long the symptom or pain has been present and/or how long it lasts.

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Definitions:

Life Goals

Objectives or aims that a person seeks to achieve over the course of their life, covering personal, professional, and health ambitions.

Near-Death Experience

A profound psychological event that may occur to a person close to death or who is not expected to survive a moment of severe physical distress.

Unconditional Love

A form of love given without conditions or limitations, often associated with the love of a parent for a child.

Health Care Providers

Professionals offering medical services, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and others involved in diagnosis and treatment.