What is an example of a physiologic measurement?
a. Definition of a type A behavior pattern
b. Description of self-care behavior abilities in patients with dementia
c. Ranges of values on two consecutive arterial blood gas analyses
d. Adjusted scores on the State-Trait Anxiety Scale
ANS: C
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A Definition of a human behavior pattern is a theoretical abstraction.
B Description of behaviors is observation of activities and is not physiologic.
C Arterial blood gas readings are examples of a physiologic measure.
D The State-Trait Anxiety Scale is a paper-pencil survey and is not physiologic.
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