A Patient Comes to the Clinic Complaining of Repeated Headaches

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient comes to the clinic complaining of repeated headaches and lightheadedness. As the provider takes a health history, he or she should:

• A) perform a comprehensive ROS.
• B) skip the social history in order to focus on the current issue.
• C) focus her interest and questions on the patient's neurologic system.
• D) spend a good deal of time assessing the reliability of the information she is getting.

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Definitions:

Distracted Driving

The act of driving while engaging in other activities that divert the driver's attention away from the road, leading to increased risk of accidents.

Traffic Accidents

Incidents on the road involving vehicles, pedestrians, animals, or other objects, which result in damage, injuries, or fatalities.

Mental Alertness

The state of being watchful, fully aware, and ready to respond quickly to stimuli or situations.

Sleep Apnea

A sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts, resulting in poor sleep quality and increased health risks.