The nurse should recognize which acronym as representing problem-oriented charting?
1. SOAPIE
2. APIE
3. DAR
4. PQRST
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Rationale: The acronym SOAPIE represents problem-oriented charting, which reflects the subjective, objective, assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation format. Used in nursing, nursing diagnoses (problems) are identified on a written plan of care, with appropriate nursing interventions described for each.
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