The Nurse Is Collecting Data on a Patient Who Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is collecting data on a patient who is experiencing hip pain. Which data does the nurse consider to be subjective?

• A)The presence of a notable limp
• B)Limited range of motion in the hip
• C)A pain level of 7 on a 0-to-10 scale
• D)Wincing when the hip joint is moved

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