Which ROS system includes constitutional symptoms such as fever, weight changes, and fatigue?

Which ROS system includes constitutional symptoms such as fever, weight changes, and fatigue?

• A. Constitutional
• B. HENT
• C. Eyes
• D. HPI

Answer: (A)

General, systemic symptoms are captured under the constitutional section of the ROS. Fever, weight changes, and fatigue are classic examples of these broad, body-wide signs that reflect overall health rather than a single organ issue. That’s why they belong in the constitutional category. The other options focus on specific organ systems: HENT covers head, ears, nose, and throat symptoms; Eyes are about vision-related issues; HPI is the narrative of the current illness and its onset, not a ROS category.

General, systemic symptoms are captured under the constitutional section of the ROS. Fever, weight changes, and fatigue are classic examples of these broad, body-wide signs that reflect overall health rather than a single organ issue. That’s why they belong in the constitutional category.

The other options focus on specific organ systems: HENT covers head, ears, nose, and throat symptoms; Eyes are about vision-related issues; HPI is the narrative of the current illness and its onset, not a ROS category.