Which of the following information belongs in the past medical history section related to heart and blood vessel assessment?
a. Adolescent inguinal hernia
b. Childhood mumps
c. History of bee stings
d. Previous unexplained fever
D
Previous unexplained fever should be included in the past medical history of a heart and blood vessel assessment. This incidence may be related to acute rheumatic fever, with potential heart valve damage.
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