The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a newly admitted patient. Which is an example of objective information obtained during the physical assessment?

A) Patient's history of allergies
B) Patient's use of medications at home
C) Last menstrual period 1 month ago
D) 2  5 cm scar on the right lower forearm

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Arynn Austin · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Objective data is the patient's 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. A patient's history of allergies, use of medications at home, and date of last menstrual periods are all subjective data.

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