In a POMR charting method of documentation, which of the following items are used? (Select all that apply.)
a. Progress notes
b. Database
c. Medical diagnosis
d. Problem list
e. Care plan
A, B, D, E
The problem-oriented medical record (POMR) is a structured method of documentation that emphasizes a patient's problems. It is organized using the nursing process. Organization of data is by problem or diagnosis. Ideally each member of the healthcare team contributes to a single list of identified patient problems. Each recording includes a database, problem list, care plan, and progress notes.
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