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

question 6

Multiple Choice

What information should be included in the objective 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:

Pectoralis Minor

A thin, triangular muscle located beneath the pectoralis major in the chest, which plays a role in movements of the shoulder.

Rhomboideus Major

A muscle in the upper back that connects the scapula with the vertebral column, aiding in the shoulder's retraction and rotation.

Rotator Cuff

A group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, supporting and enabling various arm movements.

Glenoid Fossa

A shallow depression in the scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus, forming the shoulder joint.