What Is the Primary Basis for a Prognosis

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the primary basis for a prognosis?

• A) information about the course of the disorder in other individuals
• B) clinical experience
• C) the treatment options available to the patient
• D) the client's desire to reform

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Definitions:

Heart Sounds

The noises generated by the beating heart and the resultant flow of blood through it.

Tricuspid

Relating to the valve between the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart, consisting of three cusps or flaps that prevent blood from flowing backwards.

Pulmonic

Relating to the lungs or the pulmonary artery, often used in medical contexts to discuss conditions or treatments affecting the respiratory system.

Elastic Recoil

The ability of an organ or tissue to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed.