A nurse performing a physical assessment of a client gathers both subjective and objective data. Which finding would the nurse document as subjective data? A. The client appears anxious. B. Blood pr... essure is 170/80 mm Hg. C. The client states that he has a rash. Correct D. The client has diminished reflexes in the legs. Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points. Rationale: The purpose of a physical assessment is to collect both subjective and objective data. Subjective data, collected during the health history, consist of information that the client gives about himself or herself. Objective data are obtained through physical examination and vital signs measurements, what the nurse observes, and laboratory study and diagnostic test results. Test-Taking Strategy: Eliminate the options that are comparable or alike and include data that the nurse would obtain during the physical examination. Review: the difference between subjective and objective data . Reference: Jarvis, C. (2008). Physical examination and health assessment (5th ed., pp. 2, 55). St. Louis: Saunders. Cognitive Ability: Applying Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation Content Area: Health Assessment/Physical Exam Priority Concepts: Clinical Judgment, Evidence HESI Concepts: Clinical Decision-Making/Clinical Judgment, Evidence-Based Practice/Evidence CONTINUED...... [Show More]
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