On day 5, Dr. Norris removed the sutures that had resulted from a small cut on Sean's leg. The surgeon tells his mother that excellent healing had resulted, the small scar will fade significantly with time, and this should cause no additional problems for Sean. What is the name of the report that the surgeon is giving to Sean's mother?
A) prognosis
B) sign
C) specimen
D) symptom

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The surgeon is providing a prognosis, which is a medical opinion on the likely course and outcome of a disease or injury. A sign is an objective indication of a medical condition, such as a rash or high blood pressure, while a specimen is a sample of tissue or other material for laboratory analysis. A symptom is a subjective indication of a medical condition, such as pain or fatigue.

On Day 5, Dr