A blood pressure of 110/70 at 8 PM is most accurately described as an example of
a. planning data.
b. subjective data.
c. objective data.
d. reassessment data.
ANS: C
Objective data are sometimes called signs. Objective data can be verified. Subjective data are based on the patient's report. Planning data and reassessment data are not used as data classifications.
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