RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 47 of 2368

Which documented finding is an example of objective assessment data?

  1. Radial pulse is 58 and regular, and the skin is warm and dry
  2. The client states, "My pain is a 2 out of 10"
  3. The client's daughter says the client seems very tired
  4. The client reports feeling dizzy when getting out of bed
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Correct answer: Radial pulse is 58 and regular, and the skin is warm and dry

Objective data can be observed and reproduced by another person. Statements by the client or family are subjective data.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nursing Process: Subjective Assessment Data. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026