Question

.Signs and symptoms are terms used to describe the structural and functional changes that accompany a disease. Which of the following is NOT true about symptoms?Required to answer. Single choice.
It is subjective.

It is a complaint that is noted by the person with a disorder

It is a manifestation that is noted by an observer.

It is the patient's feelings.

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Answer 1

Answer:

It is a manifestation that is noted by an observer.

Explanation:

Symptoms are subjective while "signs" are objective.

For example, if a patient complains of a headache, body pain and dizziness, these are considered subjective because the observer cannot feel what he's feeling. Therefore, these are considered symptoms.

If the physician checks the patient's temperature and found it to be high (39°C), then this is now considered a sign because it is noted by an observer. Other examples of signs are: heart rate, pulse rate, urine output, etc.