The client, after receiving emergency treatment for an acute asthma attack, had diminished wheezing in both lungs. When utilizing focus charting, this information would be included in the ___________ section
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: response
Rationale : Focus charting is intended to make the client and client concerns and strengths the focus of care. The progress notes are organized into data (D), action (A), and response (R). The response category reflects the evaluation phase of the nursing process and describes the client's response to any nursing and medical care. The data section reflects the assessment phase of the nursing process and consists of observations of client status and behaviors, including data from flow sheets. The action category reflects planning and implementation and includes immediate and future nursing action.Evaluation Physiologic integrity Application
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