In a Physical Examination, the Physician Spends the Most Attention

question 9

Multiple Choice

In a physical examination, the physician spends the most attention on the patient's musculoskeletal and neurological systems. What can we deduce from this?

• A) The same systems were likely not explored in the review of systems.
• B) This is a comprehensive examination.
• C) Documentation from the subjective component of the patient's visit has pointed the physician to these systems.
• D) The diagnosis will be firmly established after assessment of both systems.

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