The subjective data the nurse records following a head-to-toe examination includes:
a. rash on back.
b. prolonged nausea.
c. blood pressure of 190/100.
d. white blood cell count of 19,000.
B
Another term for subjective data is symptoms, which cannot be observed or measured. This data must come from the patient.
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