Author Question: I feel like I can't catch my breath is an example of a. effective data. b. objective data. c. ... (Read 129 times)

Tirant22 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

I feel like I can't catch my breath is an example of

a. effective data.
b. objective data.
c. subjective data.
d. evaluative data.

Question 2

Which of the following are considered subjective data?

a. The patient tells the nurse that he has a headache.
b. The nursing assistant tells the nurse that the patient vomited.
c. The patient's mother tells the nurse that the patient needs a ride to the clinic for follow-up.
d. The physician tells the nurse that the patient needs a chest x-ray.

asware1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Subjective data are based on the patient's report or opinion. Objective data are data the nurse can verify. Effective data and evaluative data are not used as data classifications.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Subjective data are based on the patient's report or opinion. The only option representing a patient's report or opinion is the patient telling the nurse that he has a headache.