Which of the following is the most useful adjunct to the history of present illness when assessing the quantity and degree of a patient's abdominal pain?
a. Appetite and recall of last meal
b. Family comments about the patient
c. Patient's previous medical record
d. Finding abdominal scars
A
Inquiring about hunger and eating patterns is an important indicator. It is unlikely that hunger will persist with an acute intraabdominal infection.
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