What Information Should Be Included in the Subjective Section of the SOAP

question 17

Multiple Choice

What information should be included in the subjective section of the SOAP note?

• A) Information that describes what will happen next
• B) Information that provides a summary of subjective and objective information
• C) Information that is easily reproducible and demonstrable
• D) Information about the patient's past medical history

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Definitions:

Immune System

The body's defense mechanism against infections, diseases, and foreign substances.

Endocrine Function

The activity of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating processes such as growth, metabolism, and mood.

Phagocytosis

A cellular process by which certain living cells called phagocytes ingest or engulf other cells or particles, often used by the immune system to remove pathogens and dead cells.

Mucous Membranes

The moist tissue layers that line various cavities in the body, such as the mouth, nose, and digestive tract, and secrete mucus.