Identify Pertinent Negatives

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What are pertinent negatives in patient assessment?

Important negative findings that are relevant to the patient’s complaint.

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Why are pertinent negatives important?

They help identify a patient’s problem and guide the choice of appropriate treatment.

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When should pertinent negatives be reported and documented?

When a patient’s complaint would be expected to be associated with certain findings, but those findings are absent.

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