A patient appears anxious. The patient speaks quickly and paces the hospital halls. Using the SOAPIER method, a nurse should chart this finding under the initial
A) S.
B) O.
C) A.
D) P.

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The SOAPIER method is a format for documenting healthcare information. It stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan, Intervention, Evaluation, and Revision. The patient's appearance of anxiety, quick speech, and pacing are all observable behaviors and therefore should be documented under "O" for Objective. These are facts that can be observed and measured by the nurse, as opposed to subjective information which is based on the patient's personal feelings or opinions.

A Patient Appears Anxious