Author Question: Which HPI element is supported by the sentence Appetite greatly reduced, and patient reports feeling ... (Read 93 times)

nevelica · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which HPI element is supported by the sentence Appetite greatly reduced, and patient reports feeling full after only a few bites of food?

a. Modifying factor
b. Severity
c. Associated signs and symptoms
d. Timing

Question 2

In the sentence Antacids have provided some relief for several months, but pain has increased significantly during the past few weeks, which HPI element does the phrase antacid have provided some relief for several months support?

a. Location
b. Quality
c. Associated signs and symptoms
d. Modifying factor

uniquea123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c) Associated signs and symptoms (because this sentence describes a subjective observation of a physical experience, which either is or may be related to the CC)

Answer to Question 2

d) Modifying factor (because this phrase defines any action or treatment taken by the patient intended to modify or improve the pain or discomfort)