During the nursing interview, several histories are taken. What is the history that involves data concerning habits and lifestyle patterns?
a. Family history
b. Environmental history
c. Past health history
d. Psychosocial history
ANS: C
The nurse identifies habits and lifestyle patterns under the past health history.
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