The nurse documents in the progress notes: "Admitted to emergency department accompanied by wife. Patient is alert and oriented, blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg, and pulse is 80 beats/min
The patient is anxious. He becomes nervous and when asked about his smoking history." Which statement from the nurse's note is the best example of an inference?
a. Blood pressure reading 120/80 mm Hg
b. Patient is accompanied by wife.
c. Patient has a history of smoking.
d. The patient is anxious.
ANS: D
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