A patient states that he takes an over-the-counter laxative occasionally for constipation. This is an example of
1. objective data.
2. inspection.
3. subjective data.
4. alternative therapy.
3
Subjective data are information given by the patient or family and include the concerns or symp-toms felt by the patient.
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