An in-depth health history: (Select all that apply.)
a. includes demographic data.
b. lists the patient's allergies.
c. contains the family history of diseases.
d. explains the patient's health promotion practices.
e. is completed only once and can be recalled electronically.
ANS: A, B, C, D
An in-depth health history includes all pertinent information that can guide the development of a patient-centered plan of care. The health history includes demographic data, which are collected during the orientation phase of the interview; a patient's chief complaint or reason for seeking health care; history of current illness; allergies; medications; adverse reactions to medications; medical history; family and social history; and health promotion practices. Because a patient's health history is continuously evolving, the data collection is ongoing, progressive, and methodical.
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