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colton

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which characteristic of a nurse's charting will assist most in the avoidance of errors?
 
  A) Detail
  B) Brevity
  C) Subjectivity
  D) Timeliness

Question 2

During a client's hospitalization, he has developed shortness of breath, with edema. What action should the nurse take?
 
  A) Review the nursing care plan.
  B) Implement changes in the current interventions.
  C) Involve the family in changes.
  D) Revise the plan of care.


katheyjon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Documentation in a timely manner can help avoid errors. Accuracy is prioritized over brevity and subjectivity is not a goal of documentation. It is necessary to provide sufficient detail, but this will not necessarily avoid errors.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
A plan of care should be generated at admission and revised to reflect changes in the client's condition.


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