Throughout the history and physical examination, the clinician should:
a. concentrate on emotional issues.
b. follow an inflexible sequence.
c. evaluate the whole patient.
d. deal only with previously identified prob-lems.
C
The clinician should evaluate the whole patient, including physical, emotional, and social needs. Learning how to follow a disciplined course and be flexible will help the clinician during the history and physical examination. The information obtained should be kept organized to provide essential patient care.
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