A patient is experiencing adverse effects of a medication. Which information obtained by the nurse is subjective?
a. Cough
b. Edema
c. Nausea
d. Tachycardia
ANS: C
Nausea is a symptom for which only the person experiencing it can provide the information. Cough is heard by the nurse. Edema is measured and seen by the nurse. Tachycardia is assessed by the nurse.
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