Nathan Is in the Medical Office Today Complaining of a Sore

Multiple Choice

Nathan is in the medical office today complaining of a sore throat and fever. After ruling out strep throat, the practitioner diagnoses a common cold and tells Nathan to take over-the-counter medications for symptom relief. In which category does Nathan's chief complaint fall?

A) Minimal complaint
B) Self-limited complaint
C) Low-severity complaint
D) Moderate-severity complaint
E) High-severity complaint