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1. For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate?
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B) An established patient with the chief complaint of ―I have an upper respiratory infection‖
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C) A new patient with the chief complaint of ―I am here to establish care‖
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D) A new patient with the chief complaint of ―I cut my hand‖
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Chapter: 01 z
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2. The components of the health history include all of the following except which one?
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Chapter: 01 z
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3. Is the following information subjective or objective?
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ass factory during the week.‖
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Chapter: 01 z
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