Which of the following are cues rather than inferences? Select all that apply. A)Patient ate 50% of the meal. B)Patient feels better today. C)Patient states, "I slept well." D)Patient's white blood cell (WBC) count is 15,000/mm³. E)Patient does not appear to be in pain.

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Cues are observable or measurable facts or data points. A) is a cue because it is a measurable fact about how much the patient ate. C) is a cue because it is a direct statement from the patient about their sleep, which is observable through communication. D) is a cue because it is a measurable lab value. B and E are inferences because they interpret or conclude something about the patient's condition (feeling better, not in pain) based on observations or data.

Which of the Following Are Cues Rather Than Inferences? Select