When performing an initial patient assessment, which would be considered objective data? (Select all that apply.)
a. Abdominal pain reported by the patient
b. The patient's vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.)
c. Documents such as old laboratory results, EEG printouts, or x-rays brought in by the patient
d. Home medications with patient labels brought in by the patient
e. The chief problem or complaint as stated by the patient
ANS: B, C, D
The patient complaints would be considered "subjective" data. Subjective data include information given by the patient or family such as concerns or symptoms felt by the patient. Objective data are obtained when the health care provider gives the patient a physical examination, and also include verifiable information from a patient's prescription drug bottles and old test results along with results of recent laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
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