The client recently became febrile and stated he "felt hot." The nurse takes the client's tempera-ture and finds it to be 38.2° C. In addition, the pulse rate is 88 beats per minute, and his blood pressure is 168/80 mm Hg
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
1. Pulse rate of 88 beats per minute
2. Blood pressure of 168/80 mm Hg
3. The statement regarding his feeling hot
4. The supported fact that he became febrile
ANS: 3
Subjective data are client's perceptions about their health problems. The statement by the client regarding his feeling hot is an example of subjective data. A pulse rate of 88 beats per minute is an example of objective data. Objective data are observations or measurements made by the data collector. A blood pressure of 168/80 mm Hg is something that can be measured, and therefore is an example of objective data. Becoming febrile can be determined by measurement, and there-fore is an example of objective data.
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