If a medical record note documents that the patient has smoked two packs of cigarettes every day for the past 10 years, it would be an example of the patient's:
A) past history.
B) family history.
C) social history.
D) HPI.

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The patient's history of smoking is considered a part of their social history, which includes factors such as alcohol use, drug use, and tobacco use. Past history typically refers to previous medical conditions, surgeries, or hospitalizations. Family history refers to a patient's relatives and their medical history. HPI (History of Present Illness) refers specifically to the details of the current medical issue the patient is experiencing.

If a Medical Record Note Documents That the Patient Has