Which of these statements represents subjective data the nurse ...

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Which of these statements represents subjective data the nurse obtained from the patient regarding the patient's skin?
 
  a. Skin appears dry.
  b. No lesions are obvious.
  c. Patient denies any color change.
  d. Lesion is noted on the lateral aspect of the right arm.

Question 2

The review of systems provides the nurse with:
 
  a. Physical findings related to each system.
  b. Information regarding health promotion practices.
  c. An opportunity to teach the patient medical terms.
  d. Information necessary for the nurse to diagnose the patient's medical problem.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The history should be limited to patient statements or subjective datafactors that the person says were or were not present.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The purposes of the review of systems are to: (1) evaluate the past and current health state of each body system, (2) double check facts in case any significant data were omitted in the present illness section, and (3) evaluate health promotion practices.