Author Question: The client developed a slight hematoma on his left forearm. The nurse labels the problem as an ... (Read 35 times)

KimWrice · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client developed a slight hematoma on his left forearm. The nurse labels the problem as an infiltrated intravenous (IV) line. The nurse elevates the forearm. The client states, My arm feels better. What is documented as the R in FOCUS charting?

1. Infiltrated IV line
2. My arm feels better
3. Elevation of left forearm
4. Slight hematoma on left forearm

Question 2

The new staff nurse is having her documentation evaluated by the charge nurse. On review of her charting, the charge nurse notes that there is evidence of appropriate documentation when the new staff nurse:

1. Uses a pencil to make the entries
2. Uses correction fluid to correct written errors
3. Identifies an error made by the attending physician
4. Dates and signs all of the entries made in the record

Harbringer · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2
The R in FOCUS charting is the client's response. In this case, the nurse would document, My arm feels better. Infiltrated IV line would be documented as D referring to data in FOCUS charting. Elevation of left forearm is the A in FOCUS charting. It describes the ac-tion or nursing intervention. Slight hematoma on left forearm is the D referring to data in FOCUS charting.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Each entry should begin with the time and end with the signature and title of the person record-ing the entry. All entries should be recorded legibly and in black ink because pencil can be erased. The nurse should never erase entries, never use correction fluid, or never use a pencil. The use of correction fluid could make the charting become illegible and it may appear as if the nurse were attempting to hide something or to deface the record. If the physician made an error, the nurse should not document it in the client's chart. It should be documented in an incident report.