Which of the following levels of history includes a review of the systems that relate to the chief complaint?
A) Problem-focused history
B) Expanded problem-focused history
C) Detailed history
D) Comprehensive history

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Expanded problem-focused history: The physician proceeds as in the problem-focused history but includes a review of the systems that relate to the chief complaint. Usually past, family, and social histories are not included. A problem-focused history concentrates on the chief complaint; it looks at the symptoms, severity, and duration of the problem. It usually does not include a review of systems (ROS) or the family and social histories. The detailed history consists of the chief complaint; extended history of present illness; problem-pertinent system review extended to include a review of a limited number of additional systems; and the pertinent past, family, and/or social histories directly related to the patient's problems. A comprehensive history includes the chief complaint; extended history of present illness; review of systems that is directly related to the problem or problems identified in the history of the present illness plus a review of all additional body systems; and complete past, family, and social histories.

Which of the Following Levels of History Includes a Review