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the nurse is assessing a new patient who complains of his chest feeling tight. the patient displays a temperature of 100° f and an oxygen saturation of 89%, and expectorates frothy mucus. which finding is an example of subjective data?
oxygen saturation
chest tightness
temperature
frothy mucus
Subjective data in nursing is information reported by the patient, based on their feelings or perceptions. Objective data is measurable or observable (e.g., oxygen saturation, temperature, frothy mucus). Chest tightness is what the patient complains about (subjective), while the others are objective findings.
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