Vital signs and reportingQuestion 476 of 1700

What describes objective data?

  1. It is what the client tells you
  2. It is what you think the client feels
  3. It is taken from the family
  4. It is observable and can be verified
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Correct answer: It is observable and can be verified

You can see or measure objective data.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 7.3: Recognizing Signs of Client Discomfort

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026