Which finding most likely demonstrates lack of full disclosure?
1. Health questionnaire completed in the waiting room
2. Inability to explain how long symptoms have occurred
3. Poor eye contact during exam
4. Providing family history
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1. Others may be able to see the paperwork being filled out in a waiting room.
2. Potential embarrassment and disgrace to have a disease may prevent the patient or caregiver from discussing the length of symptoms.
3. Based on culture, eye contact may not be allowed.
4. Family history does not provide full disclosure of the needs of the patient.
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