In a standard SOAP-format clinic progress note used in ambulatory care, which of the following types of information belongs in the S (Subjective) section?
The patient's own description of current symptoms
Medication orders written for the patient
Blood pressure and other vital signs recorded during the visit
The Subjective section records information reported directly by the patient (or caregiver), such as the chief complaint and a description of present symptoms. Objective data such as vital signs, the clinician's differential diagnosis, and medication orders are documented in other sections (Objective, Assessment, or Plan). Including the patient's own symptom description in the Subjective section provides essential context for assessment and care planning.
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