A nurse prepared an audiotaped exchange with another nurse of information about a patient. Which action did the nurse complete? The nurse completed a
a. Report.
b. Record.
c. Consultation.
d. Referral.
ANS: A
Reports are oral, written, or audiotaped exchanges of information among caregivers. A patient's record or chart is a confidential, permanent legal document consisting of information relevant to his or her health care. Consultations are another form of discussion in which one professional caregiver gives formal advice about the care of a patient to another caregiver. Nurses document referrals (arrangements for the services of another care provider).
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