Your client falls while you are providing care. In addition to your regular charting, you will probably be required to complete a(n):
1. incident report that is included in the client's chart.
2. interval note in the client's chart.
3. incident report that is kept separate from the client's chart.
4. progress note in the client's chart.
ANS: 3
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A) True B) False
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