Charting by Exception (CBE)is Best Described as a System of Charting

question 1

Multiple Choice

Charting by exception (CBE) is best described as a system of charting that

• A)Does not encompass the use nursing diagnosis.
• B)Necessitates a complete nursing assessment at the beginning and end of each shift.
• C)Requires a data entry every 2 hours in the nursing notes.
• D)Only addresses client changes when the predetermined norm is not met.

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Definitions:

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