Which is the correct way to document a patient's statement about symptoms experienced?

a. Write direct quotes and enclose the entry in quotation marks.
b. Write the statement in your own words.
c. Note the statement in a shortened form, using standard abbreviations.
d. List the symptoms, using correct medical terminology.


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FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The correct way to document a patient's statement is use their exact words and place the entry in quotation marks.
b. Incorrect. Try again.
c. Incorrect. Try again.
d. Incorrect. Try again.

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