The nurse conducts a health history while admitting a client to the acute care facility. When collecting primary subjective data, which is an appropriate source for the nurse to use?
1. The client's physical assessment.
2. The client's self-reports.
3. The client's healthcare provider.
4. The client's significant other.
Correct Answer: 2
Subjective data are gathered from the interview. The interview includes the health history and focused interview. Data will come from primary and secondary sources. The client is considered the primary source of subjective information. Family members and healthcare providers are examples of secondary sources of subjective information. The physical assessment will be recorded as objective data.
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