Nurses Are Aware That Documentation Is Essential in Monitoring and Validating

question 16

Multiple Choice

Nurses are aware that documentation is essential in monitoring and validating appropriate patient care. Which statement is the best example of high-quality nursing documentation?

• A)"Patient breathing is normal. No pain noted. Urine output is adequate at this time."
• B)"Good strength in both lower extremities. Ambulating with walker in the hall."
• C)"Started on solid foods. Ate 75% of dinner. No complaints of any nausea or vomiting."
• D)"Patient seems upset with visiting spouse. Physical assessment planned at a later time."

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Definitions:

Equivalent Fractions

Fractions that represent the same part of a whole, even though they have different numerators and denominators.

Mixed Number

A number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction.

Improper Fraction

A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, representing a value greater than or equal to one.

Fraction

A numerical value that represents a fraction of a whole but is not an integer.