2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing the findings of a physical examination documented in a client's record. Which piece of information does the nurse recognize as objective data?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Objective data refers to measurable and observable information obtained through examination or testing.
Option D is objective because it describes a physical finding that can be seen and measured—a scar on the abdomen.
Option A provides subjective information about the client's allergies, which relies on the client's personal report.
Option B, while factual, is still subjective as it is based on the client's account of their menstrual cycle.
Option C is also subjective, as it reflects the client's self-reported medication use rather than an observable fact. Thus, only option D presents clear, objective data.