Where in the health history should the nurse describe all details related to the chief complaint?
A) Past history
B) Chief complaint
C) Present illness
D) Review of systems

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The history of the present illness is a narrative of the chief complaint from its earliest onset through its progression to the present. The focus of the present illness is on all factors relevant to the main problem, even if they have disappeared or changed during the onset, interval, and present. Past history refers to information that relates to previous aspects of the child's health, not to the current problem. The chief complaint is the specific reason for the child's visit to the clinic, office, or hospital. It does not contain the narrative portion describing the onset and progression. The review of systems is a specific review of each body system.

Where in the Health History Should the Nurse Describe All