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

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to describe the patient's level of function in the objective 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 this section of the SOAP note.
• D)It will help the therapist determine whether the level of function improves.

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Definitions:

Annoyed

The feeling of being irritated or bothered by something or someone, often leading to discomfort or frustration.

Habits

Basically, routine behaviors that are performed regularly and often automatically.

Social Allergy Effect

A phenomenon where repeated exposure to certain behaviors or habits of others leads to an increasingly negative and irritated reaction over time.

Irritated

Feeling annoyance or discomfort, often due to a specific cause or situation.