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Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. Some of the following documentation phrases include subjective terminology that needs to be changed to objective terminology. Select the phrases with subjective terms and underline the subjective word(s) that need(s) to be changed to objective.

  • A. Snored loudly most of night between 0030 and 0530.
  • B. Green purulent drainage increased from yesterday. ABD pad has 6' circle of drainage.
  • C. Procedure tolerated well.
  • D. ADA diet-ate 75% tolerated poorly.
  • E. Bouncing foot almost continually. Rubbing hands and flicking finger with thumb at intervals. Verbally denies feeling nervous or anxious.
  • F. Got mad while ambulating in the hall.
  • G. Has a bad attitude.
Correct Answer: C,D,F,G

Rationale: Subjective terms: 'tolerated well' (C), 'tolerated poorly' (D), 'got mad' (F), 'bad attitude' (G). These should be replaced with objective descriptions. A, B, and E are objective.