During the assessment process the patient states,"I am having numbness and tingling in my right arm." Which of the following best describes the patient's statement?

A) Subjective data
B) Objective data
C) Secondary data
D) Focused assessment

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Michael O'Rourke-Thomassin · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :   The patient statement of experiencing numbness and tingling down the right arm is an example of subjective data,as the statement is in the patient's own words.Objective data are overt and gathered by the nurse,either through physical assessment,laboratory findings,or diagnostic testing results.Secondary data are obtained through a source other than the patient,such as a family member.There is not enough information in the patient statement's to categorize it as comprehensive data,as the nurse would have to complete a physical assessment and obtain all data.

During the assessment process the patient states,"I am having numbness and tingling in my right arm." Which of the following best describes the patient's statement?

A) Subjective data
B) Objective data
C) Secondary data
D) Focused assessment

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During the assessment process the patient states,"I am having numbness and tingling in my right arm." Which of the following best describes the patient's statement?A) Subjective dataB) Objective dataC) Secondary dataD) Focused assessment

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During the assessment process the patient states,"I am having numbness and tingling in my right arm." Which of the following best describes the patient's statement?

A) Subjective data
B) Objective data
C) Secondary data
D) Focused assessment