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Categorize each side effects and or symptoms mentioned in the dialogue into subjective or objective data.






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                Language Focus: Collecting Subjective and Objective Data


                                Subjective Data                 Objective Data

                  represents the patient's perceptions,         refers to information that can be measured
                      feelings, or concerns as obtained         through physical examination, observation,
                        through the nursing interview.          or diagnostic testing.

                                                      Vital signs
                  "How are you feeling after receiving the     "Could you lean a bit for me to check your
                                                 IV?”        temp?"
                      “Do you notice any changes in your     "I need to measure your blood pressure and
                            temperature or breathing?”       heart rate."
                                                             “Please hold out your arm so I can wrap the
                                                             cuff around to check your blood pressure.”
                                                 IV site assessment
                    "Do you feel any pain or discomfort at     “I’ll check if the IV dressing is dirty and needs
                                          the IV site?"      a change.”

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