A 20-year old female has come to the clinic for a yearly female exam. This is her first and she is very anxious, fearful, and embarrassed. She has never had one before and unsure of what to expect
a. List some ways the nurse can make the client less anxious and fearful going into an examination.
b. What is the difference between subjective and objective data?
Students' answers should include the following:
a. Making the client comfortable and relaxed is very important in establishing a good rapport. By having a good rapport with your client, you are able to obtain a more thorough initial assessment. Discuss on how important the initial assessment is in the assessment and nursing process. The more relaxed and comfortable the client, the more information the nurse is able to obtain.
b. Subjective data is the data collected from the client on how she feels and her perception on her symptoms. Objective data is what the nurse obtains through observation, examination, and labs.
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