While assessing a female patient from the Middle East, the nurse observes that the patient makes no eye contact and answers questions by nodding or with only a few words. The nurse's entry in the patient's record states that the patient "appears to be frightened." This is an example of which factor associated with assessment?

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The nurse's entry that the patient "appears to be frightened" is a personal interpretation and not supported by objective data or a nursing diagnosis. The patient's behavior (lack of eye contact and minimal responses) is subjective data that should be documented accurately without adding personal interpretation.

While Assessing a Female Patient from the Middle East, the Nurse