Which of the following are examples of objective data? Select all that apply.
A) Blood pressure reading 120/80 mm Hg
B) Pain rated as 6 on a pain scale of 0 to 10
C) Moderate amount of yellow drainage from right ear
D) Wife states, "He has not been sleeping well at night."
E) Patient states, "I have a stomach ache."

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Blood pressure and yellow ear drainage are examples of objective data.These data are obtained by the nurse through assessment.Patient statements are subjective data.The wife's statement constitutes secondary data and is vague and subjective.

Which of the Following Are Examples of Objective Data? Select