Description is to assessment as _________ is to prognosis.
A) prediction
B) explanation
C) indication
D) influence

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Assessment is the process of evaluating a patient's condition and making a diagnosis, while prognosis is the expected outcome of the patient's condition. Prediction is the closest term to prognosis in this context, as it involves forecasting or estimating future outcomes based on current conditions. The other answer choices (explanation, indication, influence) are not directly related to the concept of prognosis.

Description Is to Assessment as _________ Is to Prognosis