Why Is It Important to Summarize the Patient's Level of Function

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to summarize the patient's level of function in the assessment section of the SOAP note?

• A)It helps determine how much pain the patient is experiencing.
• B)It will help determine what services the patient needs.
• C)This information is not necessary in the assessment section of the SOAP note.
• D)It will help the therapist determine whether the patient is improving.

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Definitions:

Pension Expense

The cost recognized by an employer for maintaining a defined benefit pension plan for its employees over a specific period.

Plan Assets

Assets that are held within a pension or retirement plan for the purpose of funding participant benefits.

Actuarial Loss

A loss recognized when the actual experience under a pension plan deviates from expected assumptions, resulting in increased liabilities or decreased assets.

Unrecognized Actuarial (Gain)Loss

Financial gains or losses in pension plans or other post-employment benefit plans that have not been recognized in financial statements.