A new registered nurse is working on a pediatric unit in a large teaching hospital that uses focus charting with the acronym DAR. What does this stand for?
A. Data, Assessment, Reaction
B. Data, Assessment, Response
C. Data, Actions, Response
D. Data, Actions, Reaction
C
Focus charting is a unique narrative format in that it places less emphasis on patient problems and instead focuses on patient concerns such as a sign or symptom, a condition, a behavior, or a significant event. Each entry includes data, actions, and patient response (DAR) for the particular patient situation.
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