A working hypothesis of the nature of a patient's problem is called the:
A) chief complaint.
B) field impression.
C) history of present illness.
D) differential diagnosis.
Ans: D) differential diagnosis.
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A) lotions B) ointments C) mixtures D) magmas
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When you arrive at the scene, your patient is walking around the kitchen, complaining of a fever and cough. She is able to speak in full sentences. You should next:
A) determine if she responds to painful stimuli. B) check her radial pulse. C) check her blood pressure. D) administer oxygen by nasal cannula.
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