The client states,"I do not want anyone to visit me who has not been cleared through me first." If utilizing the SOAP format,this statement would be documented under which category?

A) Subjective data
B) Planning
C) Assessment
D) Objective data

The client's statement is a subjective piece of information and reflects their preferences and concerns. This information would be documented under the subjective data category in the SOAP format. Planning would involve developing a plan of care in response to the client's preferences, assessment would involve evaluating the client's overall health and well-being, and objective data would involve observable and measurable information such as vital signs or physical assessments.