Dimensions of a history of present illness (HPI) include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) location in the body where the chief complaint is occurring.
B) age-appropriate dietary status.
C) the situation that is associated with the pain or symptom.
D) how long the symptom or pain has been present and/or how long it lasts.

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The dimensions of a history of present illness (HPI) include the location in the body where the chief complaint is occurring, the situation that is associated with the pain or symptom, and how long the symptom or pain has been present and/or how long it lasts. Age-appropriate dietary status is not a dimension of the HPI, although it may be relevant to the patient's overall health and history.

Dimensions of a History of Present Illness (HPI) Include All