Pertaining to the intake item of "chief complaint," it is essential to record:

A. Why the client called but only in general terms
B. The specific catalyst for the call
C. How the client obtained the contact details for the agency (if self-referred) plus the complaint itself
D. Why the client decided to call now


Ans: D. Why the client decided to call now

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