The nurse recognizes which examples of objective data? Select all that apply.
A)Blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg
B)Pain rated as 6 on a pain scale of 0 to 10
C)Moderate amount of yellow drainage from right ear
D)Spouse stating the client is not sleeping well at night
E)Patient reporting the presence of stomach pain

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Objective data are observable and measurable signs that can be seen, heard, felt, or measured by someone other than the person experiencing them. Blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg (A) is measured using a sphygmomanometer, making it objective. A moderate amount of yellow drainage from the right ear (C) can be seen and assessed by the nurse, making it objective as well.

The Nurse Recognizes Which Examples of Objective Data? Select All