What Is the Correct Order of the Four Important Aspects

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order of the four important aspects of charting that a nurse should remember when documenting client care to ensure that accurate and complete information about their client is recorded?

• A) timely, accurate, legible, and factual
• B) legible, factual, timely, and accurate
• C) factual, legible, accurate, and timely
• D) accurate, timely, legible, and factual

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