Author Question: A client's record can be more accurate if the nurse: A) charts at least every 6 hours. B) uses ... (Read 68 times)

Mimi · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client's record can be more accurate if the nurse:

A) charts at least every 6 hours.
B) uses point-of-care documentation.
C) summarizes client care at the end of the shift.
D) delegates charting appropriately.

Question 2

A hospital is switching to computerized charting. The nurse recognizes that one advantage to an electronic client chart is:

A) no other charting method is necessary.
B) access is open to anyone.
C) retrieval of information is more efficient.
D) it is less costly to maintain.

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Point-of-care documentation takes place as care occurs, thus enhancing accuracy. Documentation is not normally delegated and should not be left to the end of a shift. It should be performed more than once every 6 hours.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
With the advance of computer technology, many institutions are transforming the client record to electronic format. Multiple people may access portions of the record from different sites at the same time.