The nurse is collecting data about a client's current health status. Which statement would assist in gathering subjective data about the client?
A) "Your eyelid is red and swollen."
B) "Your skin appears to be dry and irritated."
C) "I see that you have bruises on your legs."
D) "Tell me why you have difficulty sleeping."
Answer: D
Subjective data is information that the client gives the nurse regarding feelings or happenings. Asking the client to explain why there is difficulty with sleeping will encourage the client to give a subjective response, such as that the client recently broke up with her boyfriend and is depressed. Noting that the client has bruises on the skin is an objective observation by the nurse and does not require a response from the client. Noting that the client has dry, irritated skin is an objective observation by the nurse and does not require a response from the client. Noting that the client has a red, swollen eyelid is an objective observation by the nurse and does not require a response from the client.
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