If accused of malpractice, which of the following is the best proof that a nurse acted responsibly?
A. The nurse supervisor's memory of the event
B. The physician's memory of the event
C. The nurse's memory of the event
D. Recorded documentation of nursing care
D
Documentation of nursing care is the only record of what actually was done for a patient and will serve as proof that a nurse acted reasonably and safely.
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