The federal government requires the use of a specific standardized documentation tool for home nursing care. Which information must a home nurse add to the approved do-cumentation tool?
a. Activity
b. Vital signs
c. Functional
d. Demographic
B
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A Incorrect. The nurse does not need to add information about the older adult's activity level.
B Correct. The nurse must add the vital signs and information about the older adult's health care beliefs to the Outcomes and Assessment Information Set (OASIS).
C Incorrect. The nurse does not need to add information about the older adult's functional status.
D Incorrect. The nurse does not need to add demographic information about the older adult to the documentation tool.
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