The primary problem for which a patient comes to see the physician is known as the ________ complaint. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


chief
The primary problem that is the reason for a patient's visit is the chief complaint.

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After determining that a patient does not respond to verbal stimuli, your next action would be to:

A) place him in the recovery position. B) pinch one of his fingernails. C) insert an oropharyngeal airway. D) apply manual cervical spine stabilization.

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What are some of the specific services that may be available under Medi-Medi?

What will be an ideal response?

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What is a pertinent negative?

A) Symptoms relevant to the chief complaint that the patient does not present B) Symptoms relevant to the chief complaint that the patient presents C) Symptoms not relevant to the chief complaint that the patient presents D) Symptoms not relevant to the chief complaint that the patient does not present

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When an office uses _______ medical records, the records are accessible at any time and combine SOMR and POMR methods. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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