A Nurse Is Gathering Subjective Data When Admitting a Patient

question 32

Multiple Choice

A nurse is gathering subjective data when admitting a patient.Which assessment finding reported by the patient is considered subjective data?

• A)Complains of pruritus.
• B)Is experiencing erythema.
• C)Appears to be experiencing pruritus.
• D)Has a generalized rash.

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Definitions:

Galactose

A simple sugar that is a component of lactose, found in milk and dairy products.

Pepsinogen

An inactive precursor of pepsin, secreted by stomach lining cells, which is activated by stomach acid into the enzyme pepsin.

Salivary Glands

Exocrine glands in the mouth that produce saliva, which begins the process of digestion and helps maintain oral hygiene.

Mesentery Proper

A fold of the peritoneum connecting the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall, providing support and containing blood vessels.