What is the difference between a sign and a symptom?
A. A sign is observed and a symptom is felt or experienced.
B. A symptom is observed and a sign is felt or experienced.
C. A symptom is observed by the EMR and a sign is observed by the patient.
D. Signs and symptoms are the same thing.
Answer: A
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