You have responded for a patient with shortness of breath.He reports that his breathing problems began this morning and have gotten worse over the last few hours.You ask if he has taken anything to help his symptoms and he tells you that he has used his inhaler several times in the last hour.The information you have just gathered can be classified as:
A) the history of present illness.
B) relevant past medical history.
C) results of a rapid physical exam.
D) part of the SAMPLE history.

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The information gathered about the onset and progression of the patient's shortness of breath, as well as any attempts at symptom relief, is considered part of the history of present illness.

You Have Responded for a Patient with Shortness of Breath