The nurse is performing an assessment of a client who has a small wound on the knee, collecting cues about the client's health status. Which of the following would the nurse identify as a subjective cue?
A) Sharp pain in the knee
B) Small bloody drainage on dressing
C) Temperature of 102 degrees F
D) Pulse rate of 90 beats per minute
Ans: A
Sharp pain in the knee is an example of a subjective cue. Subjective cues are imperceptible, immeasurable, and abstract. Small bloody drainage on dressing, a temperature of 102 degrees F, and a pulse rate of 90 beats per minute are examples of objective cues.
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