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The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a newly admitted patient. An example of objective information obtained during the physical assessment includes the:
a. Patients history of allergies.
b. Patients use of medications at home.
c. Last menstrual period 1 month ago.
d. 2 5 cm scar on the right lower forearm.
D. 2.5 cm scar on the right lower forearm.
Objective data are the patients record, laboratory studies, and condition that the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination. The other responses reflect subjective data.
d. 2 x 5 cm scar on the right lower forearm.
The correct example of objective information obtained during a physical assessment is the 2 x 5 cm scar on the right lower forearm.
Objective data refers to information that can be directly observed, measured, or quantified by the healthcare provider during the assessment process. It is factual and does not depend on the patient’s subjective experience or interpretation.
In this case, the presence of a scar on the patient’s right lower forearm, along with its specific size (2 x 5 cm), is an objective finding that the nurse can directly observe and document during the physical assessment.