A nurse is documenting the plan of care for a client with AIDS. Which of the following is most important when documenting the plan of care?
A) Avoid disclosing the client's name and address on the plan of care.
B) Ensure that the client's medical record and nursing interventions are written.
C) Ask one particular nurse to revise and update the plan of care daily.
D) Ensure that the client's medical insurance number is stated on the sheet.
B
Feedback:
The nurse should document the client's medical record and the planned nursing interventions in the plan of care as per the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requirements. To communicate the plan of care, each nurse assigned to the client refers to the sheet, reviews it, and revises it daily. Stating the medical insurance number of the client on the sheet is of secondary importance as it ensures reimbursement from insurance companies. Nurses make certain that the client is identified on the plan of care.
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