Is the following information subjective or objective?
Mr. M. has shortness of breath that has persisted for the past 10 days; it is worse with activity and relieved
by rest.
A) Subjective
B) Objective
A) Subjective
This is information given by the patient about the circumstances of his chief complaint. It
does not represent an objective observation by the examiner.
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