Which of the following statements is an inference?
1. "He is an alcoholic because his wife nags a lot."
2. "He states he binges after arguing with his wife."
3. "You say your alcohol intake exceeds a quart a day."
4. "I note you have been drinking earlier today."
ANS: 1
An inference is an interpretation of behavior that is made by finding motive and forming conclu-sions without having all the necessary information. This describes option 1. The nurse interprets the client's behavior, decides on a reason, assigns a motive, and forms a conclusion. Options 2 and 4 are observations. Option 3 is a validating remark.
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