Which of the following data do not constitute part of the objective information section in the SOAP charting method?

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The O in SOAP stands for "objective." This is everything you see, hear, feel, smell, and learn from tests and procedures. This section of the data collection can include the following:
·Vital signs;
·Physical examination information about the head and neck, abdomen, and extremities, to look for physical evidence of a respiratory abnormality;
·Physical examination information about the thorax (heart and lungs) obtained by inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation (see Chapter 5);
·Review of clinical laboratory studies (see Chapter 7);
·Review of arterial blood gases (see Chapter 8);
·Review of pulmonary function tests (see Chapter 9);
·Review of radiologic procedures, such as chest radiographs, computed tomograms, and magnetic resonance images (see Chapter 10);
·Review of electrocardiograms (ECGs) (see Chapter 11);
·Review of intensive care unit (ICU) hemodynamic data and cardiac outputs (see Chapters 15 and 16); and
·Review of respiratory mechanics monitoring (see Chapter 14).

Which of the Following Data Do Not Constitute Part of the Objective