When dealing with the review of systems, which of the following phrases BEST supports the definition of "subjective"?
a. In the context of a review of systems, this term refers to the absence of any identifiable symptom(s) or sign(s) of discomfort
b. Any method of impartially measuring a patient's symptom or sign, which can be repeated with a variety of patients and provide consistent results , such as a numeric pain scale of 1-10
c. A patient's personalized description or individualized measurement of a specific symptom, which is unique to a specific patient and may not be accurately repeated with any other patient
d. Objective evidence of an illness, condition, or pathology which can be scientifically observed and quantified
C
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