A patient with lower abdominal pelvic pain, vaginal discharge, and elevated temperature has summoned EMS. In getting a medical history from her, which of the following is the most important piece of information needed to relay to the receiving emergency department?

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The patient's recent internal procedure on her uterus is the most important piece of information to relay, as it could indicate a potential complication from the procedure or infection. The other pieces of information, while relevant to the patient's overall medical history, do not have immediate implications for her current symptoms.

A Patient with Lower Abdominal Pelvic Pain, Vaginal Discharge, and Elevated