The nurse documents in a patient's progress notes: "Admitted to emergency department accompanied by spouse. Patient is alert and oriented, blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg, and pulse is 80 beats/min. The patient is anxious and becomes nervous when asked about a smoking history." Which statement from the nurse's note is the best example of an inference?
A)The blood pressure reading is 120/80 mm Hg.
B)The patient is accompanied by spouse.
C)The patient has a history of smoking.
D)The patient is anxious.

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The statement that the patient is anxious is an inference because it is a conclusion reached based on the patient's behavior and reactions, rather than a directly observed or measured fact.

The Nurse Documents in a Patient's Progress Notes: "Admitted to Emergency