The nurse is performing a shift assessment on a client.Which information should the nurse identify as objective data?
A)The client reports feelings of depression
B)The client demonstrates facial grimacing
C)The client complains of feeling nauseated
D)The client complains of visual disturbances

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Objective data are observations made by the healthcare provider, such as seeing facial grimacing, which indicates pain or discomfort. This contrasts with subjective data, which are reported by the client, such as feelings of depression, nausea, or visual disturbances.

The Nurse Is Performing a Shift Assessment on a Client