If a medical record note documents that the patient is status post-thyroid resection 10 years ago, this would be an example of the patient's:
A) past history.
B) family history.
C) social history.
D) HPI.

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The statement "status post-thyroid resection 10 years ago" pertains to the patient's past history, as it indicates a significant medical event in the patient's past. This information would not be considered family history or social history, and would not typically be included in the HPI (which focuses on the current reason for the patient's visit).

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