A clinical instructor is discussing with students the care provided to a patient. The instructor asks the student why it is important to make timely entries into the medical record. What would be the student's best answer?
A) To have up-to-date information on which to base clinical decisions
B) To be able to verify what care has been given
C) To communicate with other health care providers
D) To be able to update the plan of care
A
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