A clinical instructor is discussing with a clinical group how to take a history of the patient's present illness. A student asks how to best guide the interview. What would be the instructor's most appropriate answer?
A) Follow the cues of the patient during the interview
B) Use a written checklist to make sure you cover all necessary areas
C) Use a head-to-toe approach to make sure you do not miss anything
D) Use a focused approach, asking only about symptoms of the present illness
A
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