During an assessment,a client who is not very talkative appears pale,diaphoretic,and restless in the bed,and says "leave me alone." Which subjective data should the nurse document?
A)Restlessness
B)"Leave me alone"
C)Not talkative
D)Pale and diaphoretic

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Subjective data are information from the client's point of view ("symptoms"), including feelings, perceptions, and concerns obtained through interviews. The statement "leave me alone" is a direct quote from the client, making it subjective data. Restlessness, being not talkative, pale, and diaphoretic are all observations by the nurse, thus considered objective data.

During an Assessment,a Client Who Is Not Very Talkative Appears