The nurse is documenting on a client's medical record. This documentation should include the:
a. name of the physician. c. client's opinion of the meals.
b. name of the client's spouse. d. data to support problems and diagnoses.
ANS: D
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1. "I should take this medication with meals, along with a big glass of milk." 2. "If I get constipated while I am taking this drug, I need to talk to my provider." 3. "I will have blood drawn after 3 or 4 weeks to see if this drug is improving my red blood cell count." 4. "The medicine will help my body build red blood cells."
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