A nurse is performing a shift assessment on a patient. While collecting objective and subjective data, the nurse identifies as objective data that
A) The patient reports feelings of depression.
B) The patient demonstrates facial grimacing.
C) The patient complains of feeling nauseated.
D) The patient complains of visual disturbances.

Question

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Objective data is information that can be observed or measured, such as facial expressions, vital signs, and lab results. The patient demonstrating facial grimacing is objective data as it is something the nurse can observe.

Answer: C and D 
 Both options C and D are subjective data as they are symptoms the patient is reporting, and the nurse cannot verify them without further evaluation or testing. However, they might still be relevant to include in the assessment as they can assist in identifying potential health problems.

A Nurse Is Performing a Shift Assessment on a Patient