A nurse collects objective data on a client during a health assessment that includes the client's:
A) blood pressure.
B) fatigue level.
C) presence of pain.
D) symptoms of nausea.
Ans: A
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Fatigue, pain, and nausea are subjective symptoms. Blood pressure is measured through auscultation and is an objective assessment.
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