'The nares are symmetrical with mild erythema. There is clear rhinorrhea and edema bilaterally. CN 1 testing is equal and correct. The nose is nontender as are the maxillary sinuses bilaterally. TM's are intact without erythema or bulging'. This portion of the SOAP note is

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This portion of the SOAP note is objective because it documents observable and measurable findings such as symmetry of nares, presence of clear rhinorrhea, and absence of tenderness in the nose and sinuses. It also includes results of a cranial nerve exam, which is an objective assessment of neurological function.

'The Nares Are Symmetrical with Mild Erythema