nurse performing a physical assessment of a client gathers both subjective and objective data. Which finding would the nurse document as subjective data? • The client appears anxious. • Blood pressure is 170/80 mm Hg. • The client states that he has a rash. • The client has diminished reflexes in the legs.
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It is not directly observable or measurable by the nurse. In this case, the statement "The client states that he has a rash" would be considered subjective data. This is because it is based on the client's personal experience and not something the nurse can Show more…
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