Which is an appropriate secondary source of information when conducting a health history to obtain accurate information?
1. The client's spouse.
2. The client's healthcare provider.
3. The client's medical record.
4. The client's adult child.
Correct Answer: 3
The medical record is an appropriate secondary source of information when needing to obtain accurate information during the health history process. The client's spouse, healthcare provider, and adult child can all be used as primary sources of information in certain circumstances.
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