HESI VN Module 6 Exam. Questions With Answers And Rationale.

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HESI VN Module 6 Exam. Questions With Answers And Rationale. A nurse assisting with data collection of a client gathers both subjective and objective data. Which finding would the nurse document as s... ubjective data? The client appears anxious. Blood pressure is 170/80 mm Hg. Correct! The client states that he has a rash. The client has diminished reflexes in the legs. Rationale: The purpose of a physical assessment is to collect both subjective and objective data. Subjective data, collected during the health history, consist of information that the client gives about himself or herself. Objective data are obtained through physical examination and vital signs measurements, what the nurse observes, and laboratory study and diagnostic test results. Test-Taking Strategy: Use the process of elimination. Eliminate the comparable or alike options that include data that the nurse would obtain during the physical examination. Review the difference between subjective and objective data if you had difficulty with this question. Cognitive Ability: Applying Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation Content Area: Health Assessment/Physical Exam information does the nurse recognize as objective data? The client is allergic to strawberries. The last menstrual period was 30 days ago. The client takes acetaminophen (Tylenol) for headaches. Correct! A 1 × 2-inch scar is present on the lower right portion of the abdomen. Rationale: Subjective data, collected during the health history, consist of information that the client gives about himself or herself. Objective data are obtained through physical examination and vital signs measurements, what the nurse observes, and laboratory study and diagnostic test results. Allergies, the date of the client’s last menstrual period, and the reported use of medication for headaches are all subjective data. Test-Taking Strategy: Use the process of elimination. Eliminate the comparable or alike options that include data that the nurse would obtain from the client during the health history. Review the difference between subjective and objective data if you had difficulty with this question. Cognitive Ability: Understanding Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Data Collection Content Area: Health Assessment/Physical Exam Episodic Follow-up Emergency Correct! Complete [Show More]

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