Question

multiple choice question
which of the following includes information about procedures that the patient has undergone in an operating room?
family history
past medical history
surgical history
social history
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Explanation:

• Family history focuses on family members' health, not patient's OR procedures.
• Past medical history includes general medical conditions, not specifically surgical/OR procedures.
• Surgical history is defined as the record of procedures a patient has had in an operating room (or surgical settings).
• Social history covers lifestyle, social factors, not medical/surgical procedures.

Answer:

C. Surgical history