What makes a nursing history different from a medical history?

A) A nursing history focuses on the patient's responses to the health problem.
B) The same information is gathered in both; the difference is in who obtains the information.
C) A nursing history is gathered using a specific format.
D) A medical history collects more in-depth information.

A medical history focuses on the patient's current and past medical/surgical problems.A nursing history focuses on the patient's responses to and perception of the illness/injury or health problem,his coping ability,and resources and support.Nursing history formats vary depending on the patient,the agency,and the patient's needs.Both nursing and medical histories typically use a specific format.A medical history does not necessarily contain more in-depth information.A nursing history can be thorough,covering a wide range of topics,including biographical data,reason(s)patient is seeking healthcare,history of present illness,patient's perception of health status and expectations for care,past medical history,medical history,use of complementary modalities,and review of functional ability associated with activities of daily living.Other topics might deal with nutrition,psychosocial needs,pain assessment,or other special needs topics.