Which action by the nurse demonstrates the best practice for nursing documentation on a computerized record?
a. Deleting all documentation errors on the computerized record
b. Using red font to denote all significant events that have occurred
c. Waiting until the end of the shift to record a summary of information
d. Documenting assessment data at the point of care
D
The best practice for nursing documentation is to document as soon as the assessment is com-pleted. The other practices listed are ineffective and are not recommended.
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