A nursing instructor teaches a class of nursing students that the purpose of written documentation is which of the following?
A) To communicate pertinent data to the health-care team
B) To serve as a record of accountability for accreditation
C) To serve as a legal record for the health-care provider only
D) To serve as a record of accountability for quality assurance and reimbursement purposes
E) To provide a permanent record of medical and nursing diagnoses

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Written documentation in nursing serves multiple purposes: it communicates important data to the healthcare team, acts as a record for accountability and accreditation, supports quality assurance and reimbursement, and provides a permanent record of medical and nursing diagnoses.

A Nursing Instructor Teaches a Class of Nursing Students That