The nurse is reviewing a client's medical records and notes various forms of information. The nurse understands that which of the following are subjective data?
1. The client states, "My abdomen hurts on the left side after eating."
2. The nurse notes the client's abdomen is tender on the left side during palpation.
3. The CAT scan reveals a large mass in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen.
4. The client's hemoglobin is 14.1 gm/dL.
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Rationale 1: Subjective reports by the client are those feelings or symptoms that cannot be observed by others, of which "My abdomen hurts" is an example.
Rationale 2: Physical examination findings, laboratory analysis reports and radiographic findings are objective data.
Rationale 3: Physical examination findings, laboratory analysis reports and radiographic findings are objective data.
Rationale 4: Physical examination findings, laboratory analysis reports and radiographic findings are objective data.
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