When Taking a Health History for a New Patient, Which

question 18

Multiple Choice

When taking a health history for a new patient, which information given by the patient would indicate that screening for hepatitis C is appropriate?

• A) The patient had a blood transfusion after surgery in 1998.
• B) The patient reports a one-time use of IV drugs 20 years ago.
• C) The patient eats frequent meals in fast-food restaurants.
• D) The patient recently traveled to an undeveloped country.

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