Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.A patient comes in with symptoms that are very much like that of tetanus. However, the healthcare practitioner knows that the patient is probably free of that infection.What is the most likely reason the healthcare practitioner knows this information?
Answer
A
It was recorded in the patient’s health history.
B
The patient said she doesn’t have tetanus.
C
The practitioner doesn’t know anything about tetanus.
D
The patient hasn’t travelled outside the country recently.
Explanation
A patient’s health history can include information such as vaccination or prior medical records that helps the practitioner assess whether tetanus is likely. The patient’s own statement or recent travel does not establish that she is free of tetanus. The best choice is that the information was recorded in the patient’s health history.
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