Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is completing a client history and physical examination. Which of the following information should the nurse consider subjective data?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Subjective data are information provided by the client that cannot be observed or measured. Nausea is a symptom that the client verbally reports, making it subjective. Petechiae, blood pressure, and cyanosis are all objective data that can be observed or measured. Petechiae are small red or purple spots on the skin, blood pressure can be measured using a sphygmomanometer, and cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen. Therefore, the correct answer is C: Nausea.