A nurse exchanges information with the oncoming nurse about a patient's care. Which action did the nurse complete?
a. A verbal report
b. An electronic record entry
c. A referral
d. An acuity rating
ANS: A
Whether the transfer of patient information occurs through verbal reports, electronic or written documents, you need to follow some basic principles. Reports are exchanges of information among caregivers. A patient's electronic medical record or chart is a confidential, permanent legal documentation of information relevant to a patient's health care. Nurses document referrals (arrangements for the services of another care provider). Nurses use acuity ratings to determine the hours of care and number of staff required for a given group of patients every shift or every 24 hours.
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