Which term describes information spoken by the patient?

• A. Objective
• B. Subjective
• C. Verbal communication
• D. Communicable Disease

Answer: (B)

Subjective information is the type of data that comes from the patient’s own reporting of symptoms, feelings, and experiences. It includes what the patient says about pain levels, dizziness, nausea, history, and concerns. This is information spoken by the patient, not something measured or observed by the clinician.

In contrast, objective data are what the clinician can observe or measure directly—vital signs, physical exam findings, or lab results. Verbal communication is the mode of expressing information, but the specific content in question is about what the patient reports. Communicable disease is a type of disease that can be transmitted, which isn’t related to how information is categorized.