A Pain Scale Ranging from Least to Most Painful Would

question 21

Multiple Choice

A pain scale ranging from least to most painful would be considered what type of data?

• A) Quantitative data
• B) Ordinal level data
• C) Discrete data
• D) Nominal level data

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Definitions:

Hyperventilation

A condition where breathing is rapid and deep, leading to excessive expulsion of circulating carbon dioxide.

Serum pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the serum, the clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood, crucial for diagnosing and managing various health conditions.

Hemiparesis

Weakness on one side of the body, which can be a result of various neurological injuries or conditions.

Bronchitis

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