A Guideline for History Taking Is for Caregivers to

question 11

Multiple Choice

A guideline for history taking is for caregivers to

• A)ask direct questions before open-ended questions so that the data move from simple to complex.
• B)use a previous diagnosis as a chief concern whenever possible.
• C)make notes sparingly so that patients can be observed during the history taking.
• D)write detailed information as stated by patients so their priorities are reflected.
• E)ask for a complete history at once so that data are not forgotten between meetings.

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Definitions:

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