Your patient is complaining of respiratory distress. She also tells you that her feet and ankles are unusually swollen. This swelling is:
A. an irrelevant distraction.
B. past medical history.
C. an associated symptom.
D. the chief complaint.

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GinnyAnswer · Answer

The swelling in the patient's feet and ankles is an associated symptom related to her respiratory distress, indicating potential underlying issues. It is not a distraction or part of the past medical history, and it's not the primary complaint. Therefore, option C, associated symptom, is the correct choice.
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Anonymous · Answer

The swelling in the patient's feet and ankles is an associated symptom related to her respiratory distress, indicating potential underlying issues. It is not a distraction or part of the past medical history, and it's not the primary complaint. Therefore, option C, associated symptom, is the correct choice. 
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Your patient is complaining of respiratory distress. She also tells you that her feet and ankles are unusually swollen. This swelling is: A. an irrelevant distraction. B. past medical history. C. an associated symptom. D. the chief complaint.

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Your patient is complaining of respiratory distress. She also tells you that her feet and ankles are unusually swollen. This swelling is:
A. an irrelevant distraction.
B. past medical history.
C. an associated symptom.
D. the chief complaint.