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Practice Question

A nurse is assessing a patient who reports feeling stress and anxiety. The patient appears restless and is pacing in the room. The patient is alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Which of the following findings is subjective?

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Correct Answer:

Anxiety.

Rationale:

Anxiety is a subjective finding because it is based on the patient’s personal report of internal emotional experience, which cannot be directly observed by others.

● Subjective data are those symptoms or feelings that only the client can describe, such as stress, pain, or emotional states, and are usually gathered through interviewing.

● Nurses must rely on the patient's words to assess subjective symptoms and use therapeutic communication to further explore and address these concerns.

● Distinguishing between subjective and objective data is essential for accurate documentation and developing appropriate nursing interventions based on holistic assessment.

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  • Domain: ATI FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
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