A client's record can be more accurate if the nurse:
A) charts at least every 6 hours.
B) uses point-of-care documentation.
C) summarizes client care at the end of the shift.
D) delegates charting appropriately.
Ans: B
Feedback:
Point-of-care documentation takes place as care occurs, thus enhancing accuracy. Documentation is not normally delegated and should not be left to the end of a shift. It should be performed more than once every 6 hours.
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