A client is complaining of a headache and an upset stomach. The ...

[Chloeellawright]

A client is complaining of a headache and an upset stomach. The nurse realizes that this type of data is:
 
  1. primary.
  2. objective.
  3. subjective.
  4. secondary.

Question 2

A client tells the nurse that his health has improved since he starting practicing tai chi. The nurse realizes this alternative medicine approach:
 
  1. is a modern form of yoga.
  2. uses breathing, movement, and posture.
  3. enhances the flow of prana.
  4. improves the flow of chi through the meridians of the body.

[jennafosdick]

Answer to Question 1

3
Subjective data referred to as symptoms cannot be readily observed by another. Objective data are measurable and observable. Primary and secondary refer to the sources of data.

Answer to Question 2

4
Tai chi improves the flow of chi through the meridians of the body to enhance health and promote healing. Tai chi is an ancient ritual movement that involves concentration, strength, flexibility, breathing, and the use of symbolic movements. Tai chi originated in China. Yoga originated in the Hindu culture. Yoga uses breathing, movement, and postures to enhance the flow of prana.