Asked by Fernando Ortiz on Jun 11, 2024
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A ____________ is a subjective sensation as expressed by the patient.
A) symptom
B) treatment
C) diagnosis
D) condition
Subjective Sensation
A feeling or experience that is personal and cannot be objectively measured or verified, such as pain, taste, or color perception.
- Identify and distinguish between different types of medical conditions (e.g., symptoms, diagnoses, signs).
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Zybrea KnightJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A symptom is a subjective sensation or feeling experienced by the patient that cannot be measured directly, such as pain or fatigue. It is different from a diagnosis, which is a medical condition identified by a doctor, and a treatment, which is a plan of action to alleviate symptoms or cure a condition.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and distinguish between different types of medical conditions (e.g., symptoms, diagnoses, signs).