The client had diminished wheezing in both lungs after receiving emergency treatment for an acute asthma attack. When utilizing focus charting, in which section should the nurse document this information?
1. Data (D)
2. Action (A)
3. Response (R)
4. Planning (P)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The data (D) section reflects the assessment phase of the nursing process, and consists of observations of client status and behaviors, including data from flow sheets.
Rationale 2: The action (A) category reflects planning and implementation, and includes immediate and future nursing action.
Rationale 3: The response (R) category reflects the evaluation phase of the nursing process, and describes the client's response to any nursing and medical care.
Rationale 4: Planning is a subcategory of the action (A) category.
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