The nurse collects both objective and subjective data. An example of s

QUESTION

The nurse collects both objective and subjective data. An example of subjective data is

a. BP 140/80.
b. skin color jaundiced.
c. “I have a headache.”
d. history of seizures.

ANSWER:

ANS: C
Subjective data refers to the client’s perception of data and what the client or family says about the data. Objective data refers to data that are directly observable or verifiable through physical examination or tests. Blood pressure recording is objective. Jaundiced skin color observation by the nurse is objective data. A history of seizures is objective data.