One essential item to be captured on the physical exam is the
A. general appearance as assessed by the physician.
B. chief complaint.
C. family history as related by the patient.
D. subjective review of systems.
A The medical history (including chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical
history, personal history, family history, and a review of systems) is provided by the patient
or the most knowledgeable available source. The physical examination adds objective data to
the subjective data provided by the patient. This exam begins with the physician's objective
assessment of the patient's general condition.
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