Patient is admitted to the acute care facility with a chief complaint of chest pain. Further examination and history determine that the patient also has joint pain, swelling of the extremities, and hair loss. Laboratory testing confirms that the patient is slightly anemic. After two days in the hospital, the patient is discharged to follow-up as an outpatient. Discharge diagnoses include myocardial infarction ruled out and possible systemic lupus erythematosus. Which is the inpatient facility principal diagnosis? a. Myocardial infarction b. Chest pain c. Systemic lupus erythematosus d. Anemia
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