A Hospital Utilizes the SOAP Method of Charting

question 34

Multiple Choice

A hospital utilizes the SOAP method of charting. Within this model, which of the nurse's following statements would appear at the beginning of a charting entry?

• A) "Client complaining of abdominal pain rated at 8/10."
• B) "Client is guarding her abdomen and occasionally moaning."
• C) "Client has a history of recent abdominal pain."
• D) "2 mg Dilaudid PO administered with good effect"

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