prep u chpt 20
A nurse is requesting to receive the change-of-shift report at the bedside of each client. The nurse giving the report asks about the purpose of giving it at the bedside. Which response by the nurse receiving the report is most appropriate?
"It will allow for us to see the client and possibly increase client participation in care."
A nurse has administered 1 unit of glucose to the client as per order. What is the correct documentation of this information?
1 Unit of glucose
A nurse was informed that a family member was involved in a car accident and transported to the emergency department in the same facility. What action by the nurse best demonstrates understanding of client privacy?
Calling the client information desk to find out the room number of the family member
Which statement is not true regarding a medication administration record (MAR)?
If the client declines the dose, the nurse does not have to document this on the MAR.
Which flow sheet provides the health care provider with information on an ongoing record of fluid loss?
Intake and output graphic sheet
The nurse is reassessing a client after pain medication has been administered to manage the pain from a bilateral knee replacement procedure. Which statement most accurately depicts proper documentation of pain assessment?
The client reports that on a scale of 0 to 10, the current pain is a 3.
The following statement is documented in a client's health record: "Client c/o severe H/A upon arising this morning." Which interpretation of this statement is most accurate?
The client reports waking up this morning with a severe headache.
According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) passed in 1996, clients:
have the right to copy their health records.
When charting the assessment of a client, the nurse writes, "Client is depressed." This documentation is an example of:
interpretation of data.