A nurse is educating a student nurse about the purpose of written documentation. The nurse recognizes that additional teaching is warranted when the student nurse states:
A) "The purpose of written documentation is to communicate pertinent data to the health-care team."
B) "The purpose of written documentation is to serve as a record of accountability for accreditation."
C) "The purpose of written documentation is to serve as a legal record for the health-care provider only."
D) "The purpose of written documentation is to serve as a record of accountability for quality assurance."

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The purpose of written documentation is not just to serve as a legal record for the health-care provider only. This statement is incorrect as written documentation serves multiple purposes, including communication, accountability, and quality assurance.

A Nurse Is Educating a Student Nurse About the Purpose