The nurse is collecting data from a client. Which of the following would be considered as being objective data?
a. The client reports having a headache.
b. The client's pulse is 88 beats per minute.
c. The client states that he is frightened.
d. The client states that he is having pain in his abdomen.
ANS: B
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