NU 671 CLINICAL DECISION
MAKING IN PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL
HEALTH REVIEW EXAM Q & A
2024/2025.
1. Sign - ANS ✔Observable indication of pathology discovered during
examination
2. An example of a "sign" would be - ANS ✔redness, swelling,
bruising, etc; objective
3. Symptom - ANS ✔any abnormal function, appearance, or sensation
experienced by the patient; subjective
4. An example of a symptom would be - ANS ✔type of pain, pressure
in the chest, etc
5. Components of medical history include - ANS ✔chief complaint,
description of illness, personal medical history, family medical
history, review of organ systems
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