In order to determine whether a patient's chief complaint is a result of a recurrence or complication of a previous ophthalmic condition, the assistant should ask the patient about
A)recent ophthalmic or orbital surgery.
B)their mother's eye color.
C)contact lens prescription.
D)their exposure to chemicals.

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recent ophthalmic or orbital surgery.
Asking a patient whether they have had recent ophthalmic or orbital surgery may be pertinent to their chief complaint. Sometimes past eye surgeries result in unforeseen complications. Asking this question also reveals past medical problems that may not have been fully corrected by surgery.

In Order to Determine Whether a Patient's Chief Complaint Is