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:

Catholic Church

The largest Christian church, led by the Pope, with a global presence and a religious tradition that spans over two thousand years.

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Mikhail Gorbachev

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