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A pertinent negative would be illustrated​ by:

A.​"Short of breath with history of lung​ problems."
B.​"Hypertension and taking​ medication."
C.​"Nausea without​ vomiting."
D."Dizziness for three days without notifying the​ doctor."

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Final answer:

A pertinent negative would be illustrated by option C: "Nausea without vomiting."

Step-by-step explanation:

A pertinent negative would be illustrated by option C: "Nausea without vomiting." A pertinent negative is a symptom or sign that would be expected with a particular condition but is absent in the patient. In this case, experiencing nausea without vomiting is a relevant negative finding as vomiting is a common symptom associated with nausea.

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