For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate?
A) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I sprained my ankle”
B) An established patient with the chief complaint of “I have an upper respiratory infection”
C) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I am here to establish care”
D) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I cut my hand”
C) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I am here to establish care”
This patient is here to establish care, and because she is new to you, a comprehensive health
history is appropriate.
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