Author Question: Which statement below is the best example of high-quality nursing documentation? a. Patient ... (Read 51 times)

s.tung · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which statement below is the best example of high-quality nursing documentation?

a. Patient breathing is normal, no pain noted, urine output is adequate at this time.
b. Good strength in both lower extremities. Ambulating with walker down hall.
c. Started on solid foods. Ate 75 of dinner. No complaints of any nausea or vomiting.
d. Patient seems upset with wife visiting in room; will perform physical assessment at a later time.

Question 2

The patient comes to the emergency department complaining of chest pain. What question by the nurse will encourage the patient to provide the most details about the pain?

a. When did your chest pain begin?
b. On a scale of 0 to 10, what is your pain level?
c. Would you please tell me more about the pain you are having?
d. Have you taken any medication for your pain?