Which of the following are considered subjective data?
a. The patient tells the nurse that he has a headache.
b. The nursing assistant tells the nurse that the patient vomited.
c. The patient's mother tells the nurse that the patient needs a ride to the clinic for follow-up.
d. The physician tells the nurse that the patient needs a chest x-ray.
ANS: A
Subjective data are based on the patient's report or opinion. The only option representing a patient's report or opinion is the patient telling the nurse that he has a headache.
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