For which patient is a focused health history most appropriate?

a. A new patient at the health clinic for an annual examination
b. A patient admitted to the hospital with vomiting and abdominal pain
c. A patient at the health care provider's office for a sport physical
d. A patient discharged 11 months ago who is being readmitted today


ANS: B

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