A 69-year-old man is complaining of weakness to the left arm and leg. He also states that he is nauseated and has a headache. The patient's past medical history includes stroke and diabetes. In relation to this information, which one of the following is true?

A) The headache is a symptom related to the chief complaint.
B) The history of diabetes is a sign related to the chief complaint.
C) The dizziness is a sign indicating the severity of the chief complaint.
D) The history of diabetes is a contributing symptom of the chief complaint.


A

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