The Nurse Is Documenting the Care of a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is documenting the care of a patient.Which entry would be characteristic of charting by exception (CBE) as a documentation method?

• A) The patient needed to be turned every hour because of increasing pain.
• B) The patient's vital signs are stable.
• C) The patient's gait was steady with assistance from physical therapy.
• D) There was no odor when the dressing was removed.

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Definitions:

Appointment Time

The specifically scheduled date and time set for a meeting, service, or consultation.

Efficient Patient Flow

The effective management of patient movement through healthcare settings to minimize wait times, enhance care delivery, and optimize resource use.

Scheduling Appointments

The process of organizing dates and times for meetings, medical consultations, or treatments.