"I feel like I can't catch my breath" is an example of
a. effective data.
b. objective data.
c. subjective data.
d. evaluative data.
ANS: C
Subjective data are based on the patient's report or opinion. Objective data are data the nurse can verify. Effective data and evaluative data are not used as data classifications.
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A) True B) False
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