The Nurse Documents Patient Care Using the SOAP Format

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse documents patient care using the SOAP format.Which should the nurse record under the "P" section?

• A) AM fasting serum glucose level at 122 mg/dL
• B) Patient states, "I am too tired to walk today."
• C) 2 cm-diameter open area on left lateral heel
• D) Check response to pain medication in 1 hour.

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Definitions:

Performance Goals

Specific objectives set for employees or departments, aimed at improving productivity and measuring success through quantifiable benchmarks.

Variable Cost Systems

An approach to costing that involves tracking and analyzing variable costs directly associated with production, often used for internal decision-making.

Standards

Established norms or criteria in various fields that define the expected or agreed levels of quality, achievement, or production.

Product Costs

The three components of manufacturing cost: direct materials, direct labor, and factory overhead costs.