Which of the following supports the HPI element, "modifying factor"?

A. Liquid OTC cough suppressants have not provided any relief for her cough, and in fact have caused a sharp burning pain in her throat that radiates along her esophagus
B. Coughing fits leave her breathless and sweaty…terminating with gagging and occasional vomiting last night
C. Cough developed shortly after she choked while eating pistachio nuts
D. Cough first presented four days ago

A

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angina pectoris aortic stenosis tetralogy of Fallot angina stenosis

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A patient experiencing documented chest pains is allowed to leave the dental office still experiencing chest pains. The patient can sue the dental team based on what grounds of legal duty?

a. Abandonment b. Ethic c. Preparedness d. All of the above

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