Which of the Following Is Best Practice When Documenting the History

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is best practice when documenting the history of present illness (HPI) ?

• A) Only record the symptoms related to the chief complaint.
• B) Details related to previous diagnostic tests are not necessary to include.
• C) If signs and symptoms appear to be related, spend time on the component that is related to the chief complaint.
• D) Pertinent test results and test dates should be included.

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Definitions:

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