The nurse is using the Kardex to plan a patient's care. What information would the nurse expect to find in this document? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Nursing notes from the previous shift
2. Schedule of diagnostic tests
3. Level of activity
4. Diet
5. IV therapy
2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Nursing notes are not found on the Kardex.
Rationale 2: The patient's schedule for diagnostic testing is recorded on the Kardex.
Rationale 3: The patient's level of activity is recorded on the Kardex.
Rationale 4: The diet prescribed for the patient is recorded on the Kardex.
Rationale 5: The fluid, additives, and rate of IV therapy are recorded on the Kardex.
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