A new graduate is working at her first job. Which statement is most important for the new nurse to follow?
A) Use abbreviations approved by the facility.
B) Document lengthy entries using complete sentences.
C) Use PIE charting even if it is not the institution's charting method.
D) Only document changes in the client's status.
Ans: A
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Use abbreviations, but only those that are commonly accepted and approved by the facility.
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