The Eight Categories That Provide Information Leading to a Definitive

question 20

Multiple Choice

The eight categories that provide information leading to a definitive diagnosis are as follows: microscopic, clinical, laboratory, surgical, differential findings, radiographic, therapeutic, and

• A) etiology.
• B) historical.
• C) chief complaint.
• D) treatment.

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