Author Question: Which assessment finding should be documented as objective information? a. Rated anxiety 8 on a ... (Read 59 times)

mpobi80 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which assessment finding should be documented as objective information?

a. Rated anxiety 8 on a scale of 10
b. Reported depressed mood
c. Reports of headache
d. Wore layered clothing

Question 2

Select the desired outcome for a patient who uses valerian. The patient will report

a. a lower stress level.
b. undisturbed sleep throughout the night.
c. an increased interest in recreational activities.
d. awakening without an alarm clock in the morning.

bfulkerson77 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Objective data are measurable data obtained or observed by the nurse. Layered clothing is an example of objective data. Subjective data are what the patient relates to the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

B
Valerian decreases sleep latency and nocturnal awakening, and it leads to a subjective sense of good sleep. Sleeping through the night is the best indicator that the herb was effective. The herb is not associated with the conditions identified by the other options.