A nursing instructor teaches a class of nursing students that the purpose of written documentation is which of the following? Select all that apply
1. To communicate pertinent data to the health-care team
2. To serve as a record of accountability for accreditation
3. To serve as a legal record for the health-care provider only
4. To serve as a record of accountability for quality assurance and reimbursement purposes
5. To provide a permanent record of medical and nursing diagnoses
ANS: 1, 2, 4, 5
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