As a medical assistant, which of the following approaches to documenting a patient's family history would provide the MOST valuable information for assessing hereditary risk factors?
Discussing major medical conditions, age of onset, and cause of death of first-degree relatives
Gathering detailed medical histories of any known half-siblings and stepsiblings
Focusing on the personal lifestyle choices of distant relatives, both maternal and paternal
Reviewing extensive relatives' historical residence locations and related environmental exposures