Which characteristic of a nurse's charting will assist most in the avoidance of errors?
A) Detail
B) Brevity
C) Subjectivity
D) Timeliness
Ans: D
Feedback:
Documentation in a timely manner can help avoid errors. Accuracy is prioritized over brevity and subjectivity is not a goal of documentation. It is necessary to provide sufficient detail, but this will not necessarily avoid errors.
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