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Which entry is an example of subjective information?
- A.Urine measured at 200 mL in the urinal
- B.Skin noted to be pale and cool to touch
- C.Respiratory rate counted at 18 per minute
- D.Resident says, 'I feel nauseated and dizzy'
Correct answer
D. Resident says, 'I feel nauseated and dizzy'
Why
Subjective information is what the person says they feel, such as nausea or dizziness, and it should be recorded in the resident's own words when possible. Measured amounts, skin findings, and counted rates are objective.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Observing and Reporting Changes · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-064).