A Nurse Begins the Shift Caring for a Patient Who

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse begins the shift caring for a patient who has just returned from the recovery room after surgery. It is most important to document:

• A) at the end of the shift so that the nurse can give his full attention and time to the patient's needs during the shift.
• B) a nursing care plan in the chart before assessing the patient so that the nurse can identify priorities.
• C) at least three times during the shift: at the beginning, in the middle, at the end, and as needed.
• D) an initial assessment of the patient and a plan based on the needs of the patient as assessed at the beginning of the shift.

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