Upon admission to the hospital, the client states, "I am having surgery to correct my back. I have pain in the lower back and the doctor is going to do a lumbar laminectomy." This statement reflects the client's
A) Symptoms
B) Review of systems
C) Chief complaint
D) Objective assessment
Ans: C
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