What Is an Objective Symptom

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is an objective symptom?

• A) A symptom that can be observed by another person
• B) A symptom that precedes a disease
• C) A symptom that is felt by the patient and cannot be observed by another
• D) The symptom causing the patient the most trouble

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Definitions:

Cholelithiasis

Stones in the gallbladder.

Colitis

Inflammation of the inner lining of the colon, often causing discomfort and diarrhoea.

Incontinent

Unable to control the bladder or bowel.

Anus

The opening at the end of the digestive tract through which feces leave the body.