The nurse is completing a physical examination on a client complaining of abdominal pain. Which of the following are facts obtained during the physical examination?
A) Symptoms
B) Objective data
C) Subjective data
D) Complaints

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Objective data are measurable or observable facts obtained during a physical examination, such as the presence of tenderness, swelling, or abnormal bowel sounds. Symptoms, complaints, and subjective data are all related to the client's perception and are not directly observable by the nurse during the physical examination.

The Nurse Is Completing a Physical Examination on a Client