The nurse's responsibility(ies) in client charting include(s)
1. Ethical obligations
2. Legal obligations
3. Legal and ethical obligations
4. Educational obligation
3
Rationale: Ethical obligations include respecting human dignity, client privacy and client needs. This is not the only obligation.
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1. Charting the client's response to pain medication taken. 2. Describing the client as "appearing to be comfortable." 3. Leaving sufficient charting space for the previous shift to chart client teaching. 4. Documenting that the client reports, "I'm so afraid of tomorrow's surgery." 5. Making a late entry regarding a client's request for pain medication.
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"You'll be okay. Try not to think about things too much, if you can." How would you evaluate the nurse's verbal and nonverbal communication? a. Words offer hope and consolation b. Nurse's interaction is comforting c. Response builds nurse–patient trust d. Message provides false reassurance