Which of the following is the best example of objective charting?

A) "The patient states that he has been having severe chest discomfort."
B) "The patient is lying in bed and seems to be in considerable pain."
C) "The patient appears to be pale and diaphoretic and complains of nausea."
D) "The patient's skin is ashen and respiratory rate is 32 and labored."

Objective Charting

A method of documentation in healthcare that focuses on observable and measurable facts to describe patient status and progress.

Diaphoretic

Pertaining to or experiencing profuse sweating as a symptom of disease or a side effect of medication.

Ashen

Describing a pale, grayish skin color, typically resulting from shock, illness, or fear, indicating a lack of blood flow or oxygenation.