Practice Question
What manifestation is an objective sign of disease?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Fever
Rationale:
🟢 Objective signs are measurable or observable by healthcare providers.
🟢 Fever can be quantified using a thermometer, making it a true sign.
🟢 Subjective symptoms (like headache, nausea, fatigue) depend on patient self-report.
🟢 Fever reflects underlying inflammatory or infectious processes, which are observable.
🟢 Objective signs help guide diagnosis and monitoring of disease progression.
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- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
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