The following are data from a patient. Which is an example of subjective data?
a. The patient reports having nausea.
b. The patient's blood pressure is 120/82.
c. The patient has a reddened area on the but-tocks.
d. The patient's blood sugar is 100 g/dl.
A
Subjective data are data from the patient's point of view and include feelings, perceptions, and concerns. These data are obtained through interviews with the patient. They are called subjective because they rely on the feelings or opinions of the person experiencing them and cannot be readily observed by another.
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