An RN is orienting a new graduate nurse to the unit and has found this individual's charting to be inadequate. What is the most appropriate statement to initiate a discussion with the new RN?
A) "Tell me in your own words what you intend your charting to convey."
B) "Your charting is nondescriptive."
C) "Do you think a refresher course in charting would help you?"
D) "Are you having difficulty assessing your patient?"
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