At the staff education meeting, the nurse explains that it is important to use four senses (sight, touch, hearing, and smell) to determine whether a patient is exhibiting signs of illness or injury. These signs of illness or injury are
1. Subjective.
2. Measurable.
3. Reported by the patient.
4. Hidden.
ANS: 2
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