Ms. S is a 40-year-old female admitted to the hospital with nausea and vomiting. She had a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass two months ago. She reports that her symptoms have been persistent for two weeks and she cannot keep any food down, not even Gatorade. She reports not taking any vitamin and mineral supplements recommended by the RD because "they taste bad." Height: 5'4" Weight: 200# Diet: NPO
-The dietitian is documenting Ms. S's information using the ADIME method of charting. According to this format, what information is documented under the "A" section?

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Ms. S is a 40-year-old female admitted to the hospital with nausea and vomiting. She had a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass two months ago. She reports that her symptoms have been persistent for two weeks and she cannot keep any food down, not even Gatorade. She reports not taking any vitamin and mineral supplements recommended by the RD because "they taste bad."  Height: 5'4"          Weight: 200#        Diet: NPO
-The dietitian is documenting Ms. S's information using the ADIME method of charting. According to this format, what information is documented under the "A" section?

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The "A" section of the ADIME chart stands for Assessment, and includes information about the patient's current condition or problem. In this case, the assessment is that Ms. S has been experiencing nausea and vomiting for two weeks. None of the other options fit under the "A" section.

Ms S Is a 40-Year-Old Female Admitted to the Hospital