A nurse is assigned to care for a patient with a cardiac disorder. During assessment, which of the following would be most appropriate to do when obtaining objective data related to the patient's condition?
A) Review the patient's health history.
B) Auscultate heart and lung sounds.
C) Review the patient's family history.
D) Inquire about the patient's eating habits.
Ans: B
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To obtain objective data from the patient, the nurse would auscultate heart and lung sounds. Objective data includes the facts obtained through physical assessment or physical examination. Reviewing the patient's health and family history and inquiring about the patient's eating habits will help the nurse in obtaining subjective data, which includes facts supplied by the patient and the patient's family.
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