A client tells the nurse that they have pain in their lower abdomen. Which should the nurse record to reflect accuracy in the documentation of the information?
A. The client states, "I have pain in my lower abdomen."
B. The client states they are having pain in their abdomen.
C. The client told me they have "pain" in their lower abdomen.
D. The client complains they have pain in their lower abdomen.
Answer: A
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