When documenting, describe the PAM and the specific parameter used.

• A. Describe the PAM and the specific parameter used
• B. Locate the site of injury
• C. Document the number of treatments and planned schedule of application
• D. Include the client's response to the modality

Answer: (A)

Describing the PAM and the specific parameter used is essential because the exact modality and how it’s delivered define the treatment dose and its potential effects. Documenting the modality (e.g., ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat, cold) along with the precise parameter (such as intensity, duration, frequency, duty cycle, waveform, and area of application) ensures that another clinician can reproduce the treatment safely and accurately, and it supports continuity of care and accountability.

Locating the site of injury is important information, but it belongs more to the initial assessment and treatment planning rather than the precise delivery details of the PAM. The number of treatments and the planned schedule are handled in the overall plan of care or treatment plan, not in the delivery description. Including the client’s response to the modality is important for progress notes, but the core documentation about what was applied and how it was configured should identify the PAM and its specific parameter.