What is an example of an objective data?

Objective data is the type of data that can be measured. This means that it is based on facts and information. It is the opposite of subjective data which is being used in most of the choices that are given for this question. The answer to this is C.

Out of all the given information, this is the only one that can be measured especially in the hospital. The nurse will be able to see how much the patient has eaten and will be able to verify based on the amount that was left on the plate.

Anorexic is subjective if it is not diagnosed yet. Feels warm is also subjective because this may not be true for all people. Letter D is also subjective because it is the only speculation that there is an urge to void.

Ate half of lunch

A) Loss of appetite (anorexia) is an example of subjective, not objective data. Subjective data are those adaptations, feelings, beliefs, preferences and information that only the patient can confirm. b) Feeling warm is an example of subjective, not objective data. Subjective data are those adaptations, feelings, beliefs, preferences and information that only the patient can confirm. c) The amount of food eaten by a patient can be objectively verified. The nurse measures and documents the percentage of a meal ingested by a patient to quantify the amount of food consumed - CORRECT ANSWER d) Having the urge to void is an example of subjective and not objective data.