A patient describes abdominal pain as "my belly feels as if a watermelon is stuck in it." What is the best way for the nurse to document this information?

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A patient's description of pain is subjective data and should be recorded as the patient stated it.A.B.C.Documenting distention,bloating,or acute pain is making assumptions that may or may not be true.

A Patient Describes Abdominal Pain as "My Belly Feels as If