The client recently became febrile and stated he "felt hot." The nurse takes the client's temperature and finds it to be 38.2° C.In addition,the pulse rate is 88 beats per minute,and his blood pressure is 168/80 mm Hg.Which of the following is an example of subjective data?

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Subjective data are client's perceptions about their health problems.The statement by the client regarding his feeling hot is an example of subjective data.A pulse rate of 88 beats per minute is an example of objective data.Objective data are observations or measurements made by the data collector.A blood pressure of 168/80 mm Hg is something that can be measured,and therefore is an example of objective data.Becoming febrile can be determined by measurement,and therefore is an example of objective data.

The Client Recently Became Febrile and Stated He "Felt Hot