What Does the Nurse Use as a Basis for Documentation

question 1

Multiple Choice

What does the nurse use as a basis for documentation in focus charting?

• A) Problem list
• B) Nursing orders
• C) Nursing diagnoses
• D) Evaluation

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Definitions:

Lordosis

A condition characterized by an excessive inward curve of the spine, typically in the lower back.

Kyphosis

A spinal disorder leading to an excessive outward curve of the spine, causing a hunchback or slouching posture.

Posterior Curvature

Refers to the backward curve of a spinal column or another anatomical structure, which can be a normal or abnormal physiologic feature.

Diminished Energy

A reduction in one's normal level of vitality or strength, often described in medical contexts as fatigue or lethargy.