If a Patient Complains of a Dull Ache in the Left

question 54

Short Answer

If a patient complains of a dull ache in the left ear over the past 24 hours, he or she would be describing:
A)one history of present illness (HPI) element.
B)two HPI elements.
C)three HPI elements.
D)four HPI elements.

• A)one history of present illness (HPI) element.
• B)two HPI elements.
• C)three HPI elements.
• D)four HPI elements.

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