Which statement(s)by the student nurse indicates an understanding of the nursing Kardex? Select all that apply.
A) "It pulls data from multiple areas of the patient's chart."
B) "It is usually kept at the patient's bedside."
C) "It is used to document patient response to interventions."
D) "It summarizes the plan of care and guides nursing care."

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The Kardex is a tool that pulls data from multiple areas of the patient's health record and helps guide nursing care.Responses to interventions are documented on flowsheets and in nurses' notes.Kardexes are paper forms that are kept together in a portable file at the nurses' station to allow all team members access to the summary information.The file is portable,so it could be carried to the bedside briefly; however,it is not stored there as a general rule.

Which Statement(s)by the Student Nurse Indicates an Understanding of the Nursing