The nurse is using the acronym SOAP to record information obtained from a client assessment. Which should the nurse recognize should be recorded in the "S" category?
A. Blood pressure of 177/93 mmHg.
B. Client states they lost their insurance.
C. Inability to afford prescriptions.
D. Social service referral.
Answer: B
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