The nurse wants to adhere to practice guidelines that meet legal and ethical standards when documenting client care.Which actions should the nurse take to prove adherence?
(Select all that apply)
A)Charting the client's response to pain medication taken
B)Describing the client as "appearing to be comfortable"
C)Leaving sufficient charting space for the previous shift to chart client teaching
D)Documenting that the client reports,"I'm so afraid of tomorrow's surgery"
E)Making a late entry regarding a client's request for pain medication

Question

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The nurse should chart the client's response to pain medication taken and any statements made by the client regarding their condition or care. The nurse should also make a late entry if necessary to document any missed information. Describing the client as "appearing to be comfortable" does not provide specific information and leaving sufficient charting space for the previous shift is not directly related to adhering to legal and ethical guidelines for documentation.

The Nurse Wants to Adhere to Practice Guidelines That Meet