The nurse assistant is documenting her findings from a client who is complaining of chest pain. While organizing her notes, which of the following findings will she record as objective data?
A)Dizziness
B)Chest pain
C)Anxiety
D)Bluish discoloration of the skin

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Bluish discoloration of the skin is considered objective data. Objective data (signs) are seen, heard, felt, or smelled. Subjective data (symptoms) are things a person tells you about that you cannot observe through your senses.

The Nurse Assistant Is Documenting Her Findings from a Client