A patient states,"I'm burning up,and I have a fever." The nurse takes the patient's temperature,observes the skin for flushing,and feels the skin temperature.This is an example of __________ subjective data.

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Validation of assessment data is the comparison of data with another source to confirm accuracy.The nurse reviews data to validate that measurable,objective physical findings support subjective data.A data cluster is a set of signs or symptoms that are grouped in a logical order.When a nurse reviews a patient's subjective data,the nurse is examining the patient's own interpretation of his or her condition.Documenting information includes the written details of the assessment.

A Patient States,"I'm Burning Up,and I Have a Fever