Which of the following is considered objective data obtained from the patient?
a. "I can't catch my breath."
b. Patient expresses concern about missing work.
c. Patient nods, indicating an affirmative answer to a question.
d. Blood pressure is 110/70 at 8 PM.
ANS: D
A
A patient's expression of a problem is subjective data.
B
The patient expressing concern about missing work is an inference based on what a patient has said.
C
"Patient nods, indicating an affirmative answer to a question" is interpretation of a movement.
D
Objective data are measurable and observable.
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