The nurse has completed a physical examination of a newly admitted patient. Which data would the nurse document as objective data? Select all that apply
a. Constant headache
b. Dizziness upon arising
c. Pitting edema of the right ankle
d. VS (T-98, P = 76, R = 22, BP = 144/92)
e. Moderate chest pain
f. Small bruise on left forearm
C, D, F
The objective statements can be validated by other clinicians and would include pitting edema, VS, and bruise on the left forearm. Constant headache, dizziness upon arising, and moderate chest pain are subjective data and are situations experienced only by the patient.
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