What Is the Chief Complaint

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the chief complaint?

• A) The probable outcome of the patient's condition
• B) The symptom causing the patient the most trouble
• C) A detailed description of the patient's illness using medical terms
• D) A tentative diagnosis of the patient's condition

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Definitions:

Anhedonia

A loss of pleasure or interest in almost all activities or a lack of reactivity to usually pleasurable events.

Alogia

A reduction in the amount of speech output, often observed in individuals with schizophrenia or other mental health disorders.

Positive Symptoms

Abnormal additions to mental life, including the hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thought frequently experienced by patients with schizophrenia.

Social Withdrawal

The act of avoiding social situations and interactions, often due to anxiety, depression, or preference.