The nurse is obtaining the health history for a patient who is scheduled for outpatient knee surgery. Which statement by the patient is most important to report to the health care provider?

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A patient with a history of rheumatic fever is at risk for endocarditis associated with invasive procedures and may need antibiotic prophylaxis. A current respiratory infection may impact whether the patient should have surgery, but a history of pneumonia is not a reason to postpone surgery. The patient's knee pain is the likely reason for the surgery. A family history of breast cancer does not have any implications for the current surgery.

The Nurse Is Obtaining the Health History for a Patient