NCLEX-PN
Health Promotion and Maintenance NCLEX PN Questions Questions
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A nurse is reviewing the findings of a physical examination documented in a client's record. Which piece of information does the nurse recognize as objective data?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Objective data in a physical examination are findings that the healthcare provider observes or measures directly. In this case, a 1 × 2-inch scar present on the lower right portion of the abdomen is a physical observation. Subjective data are based on what the client reports, such as allergies (
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A), the date of the last menstrual period (
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B), and self-reported medication use for headaches (
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C). While these pieces of information are important for assessing the client's health, they are considered subjective data because they rely on the client's self-report rather than direct observation by the healthcare provider.
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