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jjjetplane · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse documents client care, remembering that the following guidelines must be followed: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Each entry must be dated and timed per agency policy
2. Record care before it is provided per agency policy
3. Make all entries in blue or black ink
4. Use only accepted abbreviations and symbols
5. Spell medication names correctly to avoid medication errors

Question 2

The nurse researching alternative therapies used throughout the world finds that which of the following are common goals of most alternative therapies? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Emphasis is on disease prevention
2. Treatment of diseases
3. Involving the client in the plan of care
4. Holistic care of the client
5. Maximizing the body's inherent healing ability

cam1229 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,3,4,5
Rationale: Each entry needs to include the date and time the note is written, and needs to be made as soon as possible after performing a nursing action.

Answer to Question 2

1,4,5
Rationale 1: Most alternative therapies promote prevention rather than treatment or cure of disease. Alternative therapies treat the whole client, and attempt to maximize the body's ability to heal itself. These therapies might or might not involve the client in creating the plan of care, and vary by culture.