Why is accuracy of documentation in patient charts so important?

What will be an ideal response?


It is important for students to keep in mind the significance of every piece of information they record in a patient's file or chart. Documentation must be accurate and correct because at any time any patient chart can be subpoenaed as a legal document for court proceedings.

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a. 10x b. 100x c. 400x d. 1000x

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The measurement of ends, or ____________________ evaluation, is a matter of comparing the level of injury or illness before and after the program.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Patients' height and weight are measured with their shoes on.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding paradoxical chest movement?

a. With inspiration, the flail section moves outward. b. The trachea deviates away from the flail side of the chest. c. During inspiration, the flail section moves inward. d. During exhalation, the flail area moves inward.

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