Which of the following identifies the collection of objective data?
1. The patient rates her pain a 5 on a 0–10 pain scale.
2. The patient states she is anxious.
3. The patient has a wound measured at 5 centimeters in length.
4. The patient informs the nurse that she weighs 150 pounds.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Objective data are gathered through physical assessment, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic sources. Subjective data consist of what the patient says or perceives.
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