The history of present illness is defined as:

A) the reason why the patient called EMS in the first place.
B) a chronologic account of the patient's signs and symptoms.
C) your perception of the severity of the patient's condition.
D) a past medical problem that is causing the chief complaint.


Answer: B) a chronologic account of the patient's signs and symptoms.

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