Asked by Joseph Lagoa on Jun 30, 2024
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Objective or external factors that can be seen or felt by the practitioner or measured by an instrument are called ____.
A) symptoms
B) outcomes
C) signs
D) behavior
E) feelings
Objective Factors
Quantifiable or measurable attributes that are not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice, used in decision-making or assessment.
External Factors
Elements outside of an individual or system that can influence or affect outcomes, behaviors, or processes.
Instrument
An instrument in the medical context typically refers to a tool or device designed for specific diagnostic or therapeutic tasks during treatment or surgery.
- Distinguish between symptoms and signs and their relevance in patient care.
Verified Answer
JF
Juliana FazzaniJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Signs are objective or external factors that can be observed or measured by the practitioner, unlike symptoms, which are subjective and reported by the patient.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between symptoms and signs and their relevance in patient care.