Which choice includes the components of a complete pediatric history?
a. Statistical information, client profile, health history, family history, review of
systems, lifestyle and life patterns
b. Vital signs, chief complaint, and list of previous problems
c. Chief complaint, including body location, quality, quantity, timeframe, and
alleviating and aggravating factors
d. Pertinent developmental and family information
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A The identified items are included in a complete pediatric history.
B Vital signs, chief complaint, and list of previous problems do not constitute a
complete history.
C A problem-oriented history includes specific information about the chief
complaint.
D Pertinent developmental and family information are part of the complete history.
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