A woman presents to her physician's clinic complaining of severe abdominal pain after an eight-year absence. Her physician documents an extended HPI, complete ROS, and a complete PFSH. What is the overall history level?
A. Problem-focused
B. Expanded problem-focused
C. Detailed
D. Comprehensive
Question 2
Which of the following BEST defines the history of present illness?
A. Documentation of any of eight standardized descriptions with which the patient may provide a visceral, personalized description of the specific health issue, complaint or disease for which the patient came to the clinician
B. Documentation of a collection of the patient's responses to questions related to their own health prior to the time of the visit, requiring verbal or written responses from the patient
C. Documentation of the patient's past medical history, the medical history of the patient's family, and the patient's day-to-day social activities
D. Documentation of the patient's personal sensation of the current health complaint, the status and function of the patient's body, as well as past medical history, genetic medical history, and/or any social habits, which may impact the patient's health
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