Which of the following findings is an objective finding made during a patient assessment?

a. Patient's complaint of nausea
b. Blood pressure of 114/68 mmHg
c. Patient's rating of pain as 10 out of 10
d. Patient's complaint of headache for the past 12 hours


Answer: b

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