A nurse in the emergency department is completing an emergency assessment for a teenager just admitted from a car crash. Which of the following is objective data?
A) "My leg hurts so bad. I can't stand it."
B) "Appears anxious and frightened."
C) "I am so sick; I am about to throw up."
D) "Unable to palpate femoral pulse in left leg."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Objective data is measurable and verifiable, and in this case, the inability to palpate a femoral pulse is a verifiable finding. The other choices include subjective data as they are based on the patient's own perceptions and feelings.

A Nurse in the Emergency Department Is Completing an Emergency