In a S.O.A.P. note after gait training, where should the statement "I'm getting a little dizzy, I better sit down" be included?

• A. Objective
• B. Subjective
• C. Assessment
• D. Plan

Answer: (B)

In SOAP notes, patient-reported symptoms go in the Subjective section. The line “I'm getting a little dizzy, I better sit down” is a report from the patient about how they feel during gait training. It isn’t an measured observation, so it belongs with the patient’s own words and experiences rather than in the clinician’s objective findings. The Objective portion would capture measurable data from the session (observed gait performance, vitals, balance tests, etc.). If dizziness is noted, it may then influence the Assessment and Plan—highlighting potential safety concerns and prompting actions like stopping activity or monitoring vitals—but the actual statement itself is documented in the Subjective.