A nursing unit's records of client care have been reviewed for accuracy in documentation. This type of review is which of the following?
1. Nursing audit
2. Peer review
3. Individual audit
4. Concurrent audit
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: An audit is an examination or review of records. A nursing audit is a type of peer review that focuses on evaluating nursing care through the review of records. The success of these audits depends on accurate documentation. Peer review is a type of evaluation where nurses functioning in the same capacity perform the audit. Peer review is based on preestablished standards or criteria. An individual audit focuses on the performance of an individual nurse. Concurrent audits are reviews of a client's health care and occur while the client is still receiving the care.
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