Chapter 4- Explain objective and subjective information and describe how to observe and report accurately
2 kinds of factual information are needed in reporting it
-Objective information -Subjective information
Objective information
-based on what a person sees, hears, touches, or smells -collected by senses -also called signs
NA should listen to what the resident says about
-condition -family -needs
Incontinence
-inability to control the bladder or bowels
odor suggest
-poor bathing -infection -incontinence
look for residents appearance
-rashes -redness -paleness -swelling -discharge -weakness -sunken eyes -posture or gait (walking) changes
To observe accurately, as many senses as possible should be used to gather information
-sight -hearing -touch -smell
Subjective information
-something a person cannot or did not observe -based on something that the resident reported -May or may not be true -also called symptoms
Breathing odor could suggest
-use of alcohol or tobacco -indigestion -poor mouth care