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Multiple Choice
In the context of variation in anatomy and physiology, what is considered subjective information from the patient?
A
Patient's description of pain levels
B
Blood pressure readings
C
X-ray results
D
Heart rate measurements
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand the difference between subjective and objective information in a clinical setting. Subjective information is based on personal opinions, interpretations, points of view, emotions, and judgment.
Recognize that subjective information is what the patient reports about their experience, which cannot be measured or observed directly by others.
Identify that objective information includes measurable data that can be observed and verified by others, such as blood pressure readings, X-ray results, and heart rate measurements.
Consider the options given: Patient's description of pain levels, Blood pressure readings, X-ray results, and Heart rate measurements.
Determine that the patient's description of pain levels is subjective information because it is based on the patient's personal experience and cannot be directly measured by healthcare providers.