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What are some things included in the objective portion of the medical note?

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Final answer:

The objective portion of a medical note includes the name of the procedure, completeness of counts, labeling of specimen, and issues with equipment.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the objective portion of a medical note, some things that are included are:

  1. The name of the procedure as recorded
  2. Whether the needle, sponge, and instrument counts are complete (or not applicable)
  3. If the specimen (if any) is correctly labeled, including with the patient's name
  4. Whether there are any issues with equipment to be addressed

These items are important in providing an objective and accurate record of the patient's medical treatment.

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