When Obtaining a Health History from a 49-Yr-Old Patient,which Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

When obtaining a health history from a 49-yr-old patient,which patient statement is most important to communicate to the primary health care provider?

• A)"My eyes are dry now."
• B)"It is hard for me to see at night."
• C)"My vision is blurry when I read."
• D)"I can't see as far over to the side."

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Definitions:

White Matter

Composed of bundles of myelinated nerve fibers (axons) connecting various grey matter areas of the brain to each other.

Somatic Sensory

Pertains to the sensory system that conveys information from the skin and muscles, including touch, pain, temperature, and proprioception.

Postcentral Gyrus

The region in the brain's parietal lobe immediately posterior to the central sulcus, responsible for processing somatosensory information from the body.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe in the brain, associated with complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behavior.