49837
AssignmentMultiple Choice

Observing and Reporting

Question 49837 • Nursing Assistant - EL3610

Which is an example of objective data?

Answer
A
A patient complains of severe pain in the lower right abdominal region.
B
A patient describes a burning sensation during urination.
C
A patient reports a partial loss of vision in the left eye.
D
A patient’s resting heart rate is sixty-five beats per minute.

Explanation

Objective data are facts that can be observed or measured by someone else. A resting heart rate of 65 beats per minute can be measured, so it is objective; pain, burning, and vision loss in the other choices are symptoms reported by the patient.

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