A Nurse Is Gathering Objective Data When Admitting a Patient

question 36

Multiple Choice

A nurse is gathering objective data when admitting a patient.Which assessment finding is considered objective data?

• A)The patient complains of chest pain.
• B)The patient states,"I am having trouble breathing."
• C)The patient complains of coughing up sputum.
• D)The patient expectorates red-tinged sputum.

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