Subjective data provided by the patient included complaints of intermittent chest pain upon exertion. When performing a complete physical examination, the nurse might use an organized approach such as:
a. Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
b. a head-to-toe assessment.
c. subjective data collection.
d. objective data collection.
B
A head-to-toe format provides a systematic approach.
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