A history is an interview of the patient that includes which of the following elements?
A) chief complaint, history of present illness, past/family/social history
B) chief complaint, history of present illness, past/family/social history, physical examination
C) chief complaint, history of present illness, past/family/social history, review of systems
D) chief complaint, past/family/social history, physical examination, review of systems

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A history includes the chief complaint, history of present illness, past/family/social history, and review of systems. Physical examination is not part of the history but a separate component of the patient evaluation.

A History Is an Interview of the Patient That Includes