When Using the SOAP Assessment Mnemonic, Where You Would Place

question 35

Multiple Choice

When using the SOAP assessment mnemonic, where you would place information about what is observed by the medical personnel?

• A) Plan
• B) Subjective
• C) Objective
• D) Assessment

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