The nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing manifestations of peripheral vascular disease. When gathering subjective information from the client, the nurse should ask about:
1. The client's temperature.
2. The distribution of body hair.
3. Burning or numbness in the legs.
4. Blood pressure.
Answer: 3
1. Temperature is an objective assessment.
2. Distribution is noted on examination by the nurse.
3. Burning or numbness is subjective data.
4. Blood pressure is objective data gathered by the nurse.
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