A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of "rule out myocardial infarction." The patient reports midchest pressure radiating into the jaw and shortness of breath when walking up stairs.What factor influences the amount of history obtained during the admission assessment?

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For a patient in acute distress,the history taking is shortened to just a few questions about the patient's chief complaint,precipitating events,and current medications.For a patient who is not in obvious distress,the history focuses on the following four areas: review of the patient's present illness; overview of the patient's general cardiovascular status; review of the patient's general health status,including family history of coronary artery disease (CAD),hypertension,diabetes,peripheral arterial disease,or stroke; and survey of the patient's lifestyle,including risk factors for CAD.

A Patient Is Admitted with a Diagnosis of "Rule Out