A nurse is taking a note of a client's belongings by recording their details in the medical record. How should the nurse best describe a client's ring?
A) Describe the color of the ring.
B) Describe the size of the ring.
C) Describe the type of metal and stones in the ring.
D) Describe the estimated weight of the ring.
C
Feedback:
Rather than simply indicating that the nurse placed a ring in the safe, it is important to describe the type of metal and stones in the ring. Color, size, and weight of the ring are secondary.
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