A patient states that she is experiencing pain in her lower back. ...

[imanialler]

A patient states that she is experiencing pain in her lower back. What is the best way for the nurse to document this subjective information?
 
  A. States her back is hurting.
  B. States My lower back hurts.
  C. Grimaces when moving; I believe she has lower back pain.
  D. Appears to be uncomfortable with lower back pain.

Question 2

When teaching a 15-year-old patient with diverticulitis about foods that he should avoid, a nurse takes into consideration his stage of growth and development. This is an example of which of the following?
 
  A. Cultural factor
  B. External variable
  C. Socioeconomic factor
  D. Internal variable

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Answer to Question 1

B
The only subjective data included in a record are what the patient says. Write subjective information with quotation marks, using the patient's own words. For example, a patient's statement of My lower back hurts is subjective and acceptable documentation.

Answer to Question 2

D
Internal variables include a person's stage of growth and development.

[imanialler]

Excellent

[recede]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it