Mr. J is complaining of wheezing and tightness in his chest that started 1 hour ago. The type of health history most appropriate in this situation is the ____________________ health history
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
emergency
Rationale: Mr. J's complaints might be indicative of a cardiac arrest, which is an emergency situation; therefore, the emergency health history is most appropriate. Only information required immediately to treat the emergent need is gathered.
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