The nurse is obtaining a family health history when the client reports that a grandparent had type 1 diabetes.Where should the nurse document this information?

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A family genogram is a diagram that depicts the family's medical history, and it helps the nurse to identify risk factors and patterns of diseases within the family. This type of information is appropriate to be documented on the family genogram. Health practices refer to the individual's lifestyle and habits. Past medical history is a record of the person's health status, including previous diseases and medical conditions. Present health/illness refers to the current health condition of the individual. None of these options is the best choice to document the grandparent's type 1 diabetes family history.

The Nurse Is Obtaining a Family Health History When the Client