Question

1. what is one limitation of using only medical history to make a diagnosis?

d. it takes too long
b. it cannot be recorded digitally
c. it does not include test results or physical exams
a. it is always inaccurate

Explanation:

• Option A: Saying medical history is "always" inaccurate is extreme and false, as medical history can be accurate.
• Option B: Medical history can be recorded digitally (e.g., electronic health records), so this is incorrect.
• Option D: While taking a medical history takes time, the main limitation of relying only on it is the lack of other diagnostic components, not the time taken.
• Option C: Medical history focuses on past medical events, symptoms, etc., and does not include current test results (like lab tests) or physical exam findings, which are crucial for a diagnosis. So this is a valid limitation.

Answer:

C. It does not include test results or physical exams