A patient states that he has had a headache located in his forehead for three days. The EMT should recognize and document this piece of information as a(n):

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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) documentation is important for patient care and legal matters. Documentation can include the patient's demographics, vital signs, assessment, and interventions performed. The documentation serves as a data repository that can be used to create bills, facilitate communication, and guide quality initiatives.


A patient states that he has had a headache located in his forehead for three days. The EMT should recognize and document this piece of information as a(n):