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"
Ans: A
The SOAP method of charting (Subjective data, Objective data, Assessment, Plan) begins with the information provided by the client, such as a complaint of pain. The nurse's objective observations and assessments follow, with interventions, actions, and plans later in the charting entry.
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