Which information by the staff indicates teaching by the nurse was successful for the purposes of documentation? (Select all that apply.)
a. To aid in clinical research
b. To maintain a legal and financial record of care
c. To include a step-by-step description of how to perform procedures
d. To evaluate quality process and performance improvement
e. To communicate patient needs and progress toward meeting outcomes
A, B, D, E
Documentation serves multiple purposes, including communication, legal documentation, reimbursement, education, research, and quality process and performance improvement. Step-by-step description of how to perform procedures is in a policy and procedure manual, not a chart.
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