What is the nurse's best defense if a client alleges nursing ...

[crazycityslicker]

What is the nurse's best defense if a client alleges nursing negligence?
 
  A) Testimony of other nurses
  B) Testimony of expert witnesses
  C) Client's record
  D) Client's family

Question 2

A hospital utilizes the SOAP method of charting. Within this model, which of the nurse's following statements would appear at the beginning of a charting entry?
 
  A) Client complaining of abdominal pain rated at 8/10.
  B) Client is guarding her abdomen and occasionally moaning.
  C) Client has a history of recent abdominal pain.
  D) 2 mg Dilaudid PO administered with good effect

[livaneabi]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

The client record is the only permanent legal document that details the nurse's interactions with the client. It is the best defense if a client or client surrogate alleges nursing negligence.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A

The SOAP method of charting (Subjective data, Objective data, Assessment, Plan) begins with the information provided by the client, such as a complaint of pain. The nurse's objective observations and assessments follow, with interventions, actions, and plans later in the charting entry.

[crazycityslicker]

Excellent

[ghepp]

TYSM