Question

which of the following is a subjective observation?

the patient says he is in a lot of pain.

the patient’s urine smells especially pungent.

the patient has a blood pressure of 130/80.

the patient is slurring their words.

Explanation:

A subjective observation is based on personal feelings, opinions, or reports from the patient (subjective data), while objective observations are measurable or observable facts. The patient saying they are in pain is their personal report (subjective). The other options are objective: urine smell (though "especially pungent" has some subjectivity, but less than patient's self - report), blood pressure (measurable), and slurring words (observable action).

Answer:

The patient says he is in a lot of pain.