Is the following information subjective or objective?
Mr. M. has a respiratory rate of 32 and a pulse rate of 120.
A) Subjective
B) Objective
Answer: B) Objective
This is a measurement obtained by the examiner, so it is considered objective data. The
patient is unlikely to be able to give this information to the examiner.
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