When collecting information about a patient, which term best describes the results of diagnostic tests, measurements, and observations made by health care professionals?
a. Signs
b. Symptoms
c. Diagnoses
d. Data
a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct.
b. Symptoms are subjective. They are reported by the patient but are not observable or measurable.
c. A diagnosis is the identification of a disease or condition.
d. Data refers to any facts and figures from which conclusions can be drawn.
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