The nurse is caring for a client and has provided client education on new medications prior to discharge.The nurse is aware that a final professional responsibility related to client teaching is documentation.What will the nurse ensure is included in the client's documentation?
A)client's education level
B)client's participation in the process
C)content and teaching method used
D)number of family members present during teaching sessions

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A final professional responsibility related to client teaching is documentation.Legally,if a nurse taught a client but did not document the teaching,the teaching never occurred.A nurse's documentation of client teaching is also essential to promoting continuity of care and to communicating with other health care team members.Documentation should include the content taught,the teaching methods used,the learner(s)involved,and the client's and family members' response to the teaching activities.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client and Has Provided