The client states: "I really don't want anyone to visit me who has not been cleared by me first." If utilizing SOAP format,in which category should the nurse document this statement?
A)Subjective data
B)Objective data
C)Assessment
D)Planning

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The client's statement is an expression of their personal preference and therefore falls under the category of subjective data. It is not something that can be observed or measured objectively, so it does not fit under objective data. The statement also does not provide any diagnosis or conclusion, so it does not fit under assessment or planning.

The Client States: "I Really Don't Want Anyone to Visit