A slight hematoma has developed on the patient's left forearm. The nurse labels the problem as an infiltrated intravenous (IV) line. The nurse elevates the forearm. The patient states, "My arm feels better
" Which of these is documented as the "R" in the data–action–response (DAR) notes of focus charting? a. "My arm feels better."
b. "Slight hematoma on left forearm"
c. "Infiltrated IV line"
d. "Elevation of left forearm"
A
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A The "R" in the data–action–response (DAR) documentation of focus charting is the response by the patient. In this case, the nurse would document, "Patient states, ‘My arm feels better.'"
B "Slight hematoma on left forearm" is the "D" in DAR, referring to data in focus charting.
C "Infiltrated IV line" is the "D" in DAR, referring to data in focus charting.
D "Elevation of left forearm" is the "A" in DAR, describing the action or nursing intervention in focus charting.
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