The nurse is reviewing a client's medical records and notes various forms of information. Which is an example of subjective data from this client's medical record?
1. The client states, "My abdomen hurts on the left side after eating."
2. The nurse notes the client's abdomen is tender on the left side during palpation.
3. The CAT scan reveals a large mass in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen.
4. The client's hemoglobin is 14.1 gm/dL.
Correct Answer: 1
Subjective reports by the client are those feelings or symptoms that cannot be observed by others. Objective reports are those factors that are based upon observations of others. Physical examination findings, laboratory analysis reports, and radiographic findings are objective data.
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