Charting Is One of the Nurse's Most Important Functions

question 10

Multiple Choice

Charting is one of the nurse's most important functions.Which of the following is the most important purpose of charting?

• A)To communicate to other members of the client's health care team.
• B)To evaluate the staff's performance.
• C)To provide information for a nursing audit.
• D)To enable physicians to monitor nursing care.

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Definitions:

Alpha Waves

Brainwaves that are present when a person is relaxed and calm but still awake, typically with closed eyes, indicative of a state of restful alertness.

EEG

Stands for Electroencephalogram, a test that measures electrical activity in the brain to diagnose conditions like epilepsy or monitor sleep disorders.

Stage 2 Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by specific brain waves and sleep spindles, serving as a transitional period between light sleep and deep sleep.

Genital Arousal

A physiological response involving increased blood flow to the genital area, often resulting from sexual stimulation.