Progress Notes Should Document the Duration, Frequency, and Severity of Symptoms

question 9

Multiple Choice

Progress notes should document the duration, frequency, and severity of symptoms clients report. Which of the following is NOT a good example of this type of documentation?

• A) Client reports mild depressed mood most days (or five out of seven days)
• B) Client reports one panic attack the past week, moderate severity
• C) Client reports feeling better since starting therapy
• D) Client reports decreased conflict with parents; two arguments past week

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