Asked by ethan rivera on Jun 05, 2024

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When taking down a patient's chief complaint,you should:

A) include as much medical terminology as possible
B) record it in the patient's own words
C) record it in your own words
D) include your opinion of the diagnosis in the medical record

Medical Terminology

The specific language used by healthcare professionals that involves terms which are derived from Latin and Greek words.

Chief Complaint

The primary symptom or concern that brings a patient to seek medical attention.

  • Develop the ability to meticulously capture a patient's key complaint and related screening data.
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George HabebJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Recording the patient's chief complaint in their own words ensures accuracy and clarity in understanding the patient's perspective and symptoms.