A nurse is employed as a gastroenterologist's office nurse. When assessing the client, which objective data would provide useful information for diagnosis?
A) Client verbalizing symptoms of nausea
B) 22-lb weight loss in 2 months
C) Patient verbalizes chills and fatigue
D) Client seated and stating pain
B
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The best objective data with useful information is the fact that the client has lost 22 lb in 2 months, indicating significant weight loss in a short period of time. This is data that, with further questioning, could provide further details for diagnosis. A client verbalizing symptoms of nausea and pain are subjective data. The client's temperature is slightly elevated. Viewing the client's seated posture offers little data.
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