The nurse knows what should be included in an in-depth health history?
A) Demographic data
B) Patient's allergies
C) Family history of diseases
D) Patient's health promotion practices
E) Patient's history of illness and surgery
F) None of above

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An in-depth health history includes all pertinent information that can guide the development of a patient-centered plan of care. The health history includes demographic data, which are collected during the orientation phase of the interview; a patient's chief complaint or reason for seeking health care; history of current and past illnesses and surgery; allergies; medications; adverse reactions to medications; medical history; family and social history; and health promotion practices. Because a patient's health history is continuously evolving, the data collection is ongoing, progressive, and methodical.

The Nurse Knows What Should Be Included in an In-Depth