The nurse is preparing to complete documentation on a patient's chart. Which should be included in documentation of nursing care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Reassessments
b. Incident reports
c. Initial assessments
d. Nursing care provided
e. Patient's response of care provided
ANS: A, C, D, E
The patient's medical record should include: initial assessments, reassessments, nursing care provided, and the patient's response of care provided. Incident reports are not documented in the patient's chart.
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