A condition that affects the entire body and virtually all body systems, therefore requiring the physician to consider this in his or her medical decision making for any other condition is known as a:
A. systemic condition.
B. sequela diagnosis.
C. principal diagnosis.
D. differential diagnosis.
Answer: A
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