A patient states that she has had severe pain in the right upper abdominal quadrant for three days. This statement should be recorded in which of the following parts of the patient's medical record?

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The chief complaint is a concise statement describing the symptom, problem, condition, diagnosis, physician recommended return, or other factor that is the reason for the medical encounter, usually stated in the patient's words. In this case, the patient's statement about severe pain in the right upper abdominal quadrant directly describes the reason for seeking medical attention, making it the chief complaint.

A Patient States That She Has Had Severe Pain in the Right