A Visible Clinical Observation or Evidence Determined by the Physician

question 15

Multiple Choice

A visible clinical observation or evidence determined by the physician is called a _____.

• A) symptom
• B) sign
• C) chief complaint
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Bowel Sounds

The noises made by the movement of the gastrointestinal tract as it pushes food through.

Colostomy Irrigation

A routine procedure performed by individuals with a colostomy, where water is used to cleanse the colon through the stoma, aiding in regulating bowel movements.

Abdominal Cramps

A sharp, intense pain within the stomach or lower abdominal area.

Vestigial Organ

A part of the body that has lost most or all of its original function through the process of evolution.