Which statement is an example of an inference?
a. "He is an alcoholic because his wife nags a lot."
b. "He states he binges after arguing with his wife."
c. "You say your alcohol intake exceeds a quart a day."
d. "So you are saying that you were drinking earlier today."
ANS: A
An inference is an interpretation of behavior that is made by finding motive and forming conclusions without having all the necessary information. The nurse interprets the patient's behavior, decides on a reason, assigns a motive, and forms a conclusion. The remaining op-tions are validations of observations.
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