A social history would include which of the following?
A) prior major illnesses and injuries
B) current medications
C) the situation that is associated with the pain or symptom
D) marital status and/or living arrangements

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A social history includes information about the patient's background, lifestyle, and social situation. This would include marital status and/or living arrangements, as they are important factors in a patient's support system and potential sources of stress or social support. Information about prior major illnesses and injuries would fall under a medical history, while current medications and the situation associated with the pain or symptom would be addressed in a review of systems.

A Social History Would Include Which of the Following