A nurse is educating a student nurse about the purpose of written documentation. The nurse recognizes that additional teaching is warranted when the student nurse states:
1. "The purpose of written documentation is to communicate pertinent data to the health-care team."
2. "The purpose of written documentation is to serve as a record of accountability for accreditation."
3. "The purpose of written documentation is to serve as a legal record for the health-care provider only."
4. "The purpose of written documentation is to serve as a record of accountability for quality assurance."
ANS: 3
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