Why is taking a good history important to the diagnosis and treatment of the patient?
History taking helps to rule in or rule out diseases and agents of disease. It helps us to identify
contributing causes to disease such as improper husbandry, nutrition, or management. A good
history will also help the doctor give a prognosis and prescribe a course of treatment. An
incomplete history may cause the doctor to perform unnecessary tests or prescribe
medications that have previously failed, costing the owner money, time, and potentially the
animal's life.
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a. Environmental Protection Agency b. US Army Corps of Engineers c. US Coast Guard d. Department of Homeland Security
Which of the following statements is NOT true for a client diagnosed with hepatitis?
a. Fever and jaundice are contraindicated with massage postponed. b. Avoid deep pressure near the liver. c. Massage is contraindicated until all symptoms have subsided. d. Impairment of the liver greatly increases the chances of bruising.