The nurse is collecting data from a client regarding the client's current health status. The nurse determines that which statement would assist in gathering subjective data about the client?
1. "I see that you have bruises on your arm.".
2. "Tell me why you have difficulty walking.".
3. "Your skin appears to be dry.".
4. "Your eyelid is red.".
2. "Tell me why you have difficulty walking.".
Rationale:
Subjective data is information that the client gives the nurse regarding feelings or happenings. Asking the client to explain the client's difficulty with walking will encourage the client to give a subjective response, such as, that the client recently fell or is experiencing hip pain. 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 skin is an objective observation by the nurse and does not require a response from the client. Noting that the client has a red eyelid is an objective observation by the nurse and does not require a response from the client.
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