During an admission assessment, a male client states that he has been having auditory hallucinations and difficulty concentrating at work. This type of data is referred to as:

Choice A rationale: Measured data involves quantitative information obtained through measurement and observation, not the client's self-report.
Choice B rationale: Objective data is observable and measurable, often obtained through physical examination or direct observation.
Choice C rationale: Shared data is not a commonly used term in the context of describing information provided by a client. However, it could refer to information that is communicated or exchanged between the nurse and healthcare professionals.
Choice D rationale: Subjective data refers to information provided by the client based on their own feelings, perceptions, or experiences. In this case, the client's statement about auditory hallucinations and difficulty concentrating represents subjective data.

Choice A rationale: this statement is correct since it shows that the nurse is understanding and sharing the patient’s feelings without judging them but instead the nurse is acknowledging the client’s pain and is showing compassion. It reflects on the patient’s emotions and validates their experiences.
Choice B rationale: this is a sign of sympathy and not empathy since it shows that the nurse is sorry for the patient but is not necessarily relating to their emotions.
Choice C rationale: this statement is dismissive since it tries to make the client feel better by overlooking and downplaying their negative feelings which may worsen their situation.
Choice D rationale: this is a hopeful response rather than an empathetic one and does not address the client’s current emotions and feelings despite being a source of encouragement and optimism.