Since it something that the Casualty is feeling it is a Symptom. Good luck on your Pre-Course Assessment Workbook ;)
pain, blood coming from the chest,
Bad pain should be checked out but cramping can be a sign of pregnancy.
Yes, a sign is objective. Examples are fever or proteinuria. A symptom is subjective. Examples are pain or stiffness.
The first "sign" would probably be a hole with blood coming out of it. The first "symptom" would probably be the patient screaming in pain.
A symptom refers to a change in body function or sensation, like weakness or pain, as experienced by a patient and has to be reported by the patient. A fever is a sign because it can be measured and recorded.
Symptom. A symptom is a subjective manifestation of a disease and it is expressed by the patient. A sign is an objective manifestation and it is seen by the clinician.
Kidney or renal pain is not a normal symptom of pregnancy and could be sign of an infection. Call your doctor!
Yes. A symptom is a sign that there is some underlying cause - usually unwelcome - as a result of which the symptom occurs.
I have never heard of it being a sign of pregnancy. But all women are different. It is very unlikely to be a symptom though. But that being said if u have had unprotected sex and you have other signs of being pregnant or think that your thigh pain could be a sign, then take a hpt.
Raised bilirubin is a symptom
Intensified sedation is a sign that indicates the ombined use of alcohol and narcotics.
Lower back pain is a sign of pregnancy but pain in your kidney area is normally attributed to a kidney or bladder infection. You should go to your doctor to find out if you are pregnant or if there is another problem. Good luck!