Mr.Westington,35,enters a clinic reporting "extreme" low back pain after helping to move a heavy object.He is pale and diaphoretic and walks bent at the waist.Before taking vital signs,the nurse projects that his blood pressure and heart rate will be elevated.This is an example of which of the following?

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The nurse is making an inference based on Mr. Westington's reported symptoms and physical appearance. The projected blood pressure and heart rate are not yet measured and therefore cannot be considered a fact. A judgment or opinion would require additional information or interpretation.

MrWestington,35,enters a Clinic Reporting "Extreme" Low Back Pain After Helping