A Nursing Instructor Teaches a Class of Nursing Students That

question 29

Multiple Choice

A nursing instructor teaches a class of nursing students that the purpose of written documentation is which of the following?

• A) To communicate pertinent data to the health-care team
• B) To serve as a record of accountability for accreditation
• C) To serve as a legal record for the health-care provider only
• D) To serve as a record of accountability for quality assurance and reimbursement purposes
• E) To provide a permanent record of medical and nursing diagnoses

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Definitions:

Marginal Trend

A minor change or adjustment in a pattern or sequence over time, often indicating a slight shift in behavior or performance.

Breakeven Point

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, meaning there is no profit or loss.

Planning Gap

The difference between future desired performance levels and the projected level of performance if current operations continue without changes.

Sales Differential

The difference in sales volume or revenue achieved in different markets, periods, or between actual and projected sales.