What Is the Purpose of the Plan Section in SOAP

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the plan section in SOAP note documentation?

• A) It helps determine the level of pain the patient is experiencing.
• B) It provides interpretation of the data content.
• C) It outlines what interventions are proposed for the patient.
• D) It develops the plan of care for treatment.

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Definitions:

Effort Necessary

The amount of work or energy required to achieve a specific outcome or goal.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation.

Behavior Therapists

Clinical professionals who use techniques based on behavioral and cognitive principles to treat psychological disorders and improve mental health.

Undesirable Behavior

Actions or conduct that are not desired or considered inappropriate in a given context or society.