Patients Frequently Call the Physician's Office Because of GI System

question 70

Essay

Patients frequently call the physician's office because of GI system complaints.Based on what you have learned about asking specific questions about the patient's chief complaint, list three questions you would ask for the following signs and symptoms.
A) Nausea and vomiting
B) Diarrhea
C) Constipation
D) Abdominal pain

• A) Nausea and vomiting
• B) Diarrhea
• C) Constipation
• D) Abdominal pain

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