What subjective data does the nurse record following a head-to-toe examination?
a. Rash on back
b. Prolonged nausea
c. Blood pressure of 190/100
d. White blood cell count of 19,000
ANS: 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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