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his pulse is 58 beats per minute. These types of data would be:
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during the physical examination. Subjective data is what the person says about him or herself during history ta
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king. The terms reflective and introspective are not used to describe data.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)
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MSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
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2. A patient tells the nurse that he is very n e r vNo uUsR, SisIN
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, and feels hot. These types of data would be:
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his pulse is 58 beats per minute. These types of data would be:
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c. Subjective.
d. Introspective.
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during the physical examination. Subjective data is what the person says about him or herself during history ta
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king. The terms reflective and introspective are not used to describe data.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)
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MSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
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2. A patient tells the nurse that he is very n e r vNo uUsR, SisIN
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, and feels hot. These types of data would be:
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a. Objective.
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c. Subjective.
d. Introspective.
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