A 70-year-old male complains of ringing in the ears. The nurse describes this as:

This response demonstrates respect for the client's religious beliefs and a willingness to work with the client to meet their needs. It also opens up a dialogue between the nurse and the client to develop a plan of care that is consistent with the client's beliefs and values.

Option a, "Fasting is harmful to your body," is not an appropriate response as it does not respect the client's religious beliefs and may be perceived as insensitive or disrespectful.

Option b, "You must have food during times of illness," may be accurate in some situations, but it is not relevant to the client's request to fast during Ramadan.

Option c, "I will let your healthcare provider know that you need to be discharged," is not an appropriate response as it does not address the client's request to fast during Ramadan and may be perceived as dismissive or unhelpful.

Objective data refers to measurable and observable information gathered during a patient assessment, such as physical signs, laboratory values, and other measurable data. In this case, the loss of hair on bilateral legs can be observed and measured, making it an objective finding. Options a, c, and d are all subjective data as they rely on the patient's report or description of their symptoms, which cannot be directly observed or measured.