A sign or symptom that causes a patient or bystander to request medical help is known as the:

A) primary problem.
B) present illness.
C) associated symptom.
D) chief complaint.

D

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Which question is BEST asked in attempting to determine the degree of sensation in the hand of a patient who has suffered an elbow injury?

A. Does your hand feel as though it is asleep? B. Can you tell me what finger I am touching? C. Can you tell me if you have paresthesia in your hand? D. Do you have feeling in your hand?

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