In nursing documentation, what distinguishes subjective notes from objective notes in the care plan?

In nursing documentation, what distinguishes subjective notes from objective notes in the care plan?

• A. Objective notes reflect patient-reported data; subjective notes are observable.
• B. Objective notes are based on nurse interpretations of moods.
• C. Subjective notes reflect patient-reported data; objective notes are observable, measurable findings.
• D. Objective notes are numerical values only.

Answer: (C)