Practice Question
At the beginning of the shift, the nurse assesses a client who is admitted from the post-anesthesia care (PACU). When should the nurse document the client's findings?
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Correct Answer:
Immediately after the assessments are completed.
Rationale:
🟣Documentation of assessment findings should occur immediately after the assessment to maintain accuracy and continuity of care.
🟣Prompt documentation helps ensure real-time communication among healthcare providers and reduces the risk of forgetting critical details.
🟣It also provides legal protection and supports clinical decision-making based on current data.
🟣Early charting ensures that significant findings are available for timely intervention by the team.
🟣Nurses are legally and ethically required to record observations accurately and promptly.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Nutrition
- Answer Choices: 4