Which of the following information about a client would the nurse record as subjective data? Select all that apply
1. 60 years old
2. History of diabetes
3. Nausea after eating fatty foods
4. Mother died of colon cancer
5. Pain with chewing
3, Nausea after eating fatty foods; 5, Pain with chewing
Rationale: Age is a statement of fact that can be easily verified, therefore it is objective data. Diabetes is a statement of fact that can be easily verified; therefore, it is objective data. Nausea is a client's subjective experience, described in the client's own words. The nurse cannot objectively verify the data. Cause of death is a statement of fact that can easily be verified; therefore, it is objective data. Pain is a client's subjective experience, described in the client's own words. The nurse cannot objectively verify the data.
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