​​​​​​​The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a newly admitted patient. Select subjective or objective for the findings below.

Subjective data are based on what the patient reports. These include personal history and symptoms (e.g., allergies, menstrual period, pain level, and medication use). Objective data are measurable facts that are observed or measured by the nurse, such as vital signs, physical findings (e.g., scars, edema), and lab results (e.g., temperature, blood pressure).