Level: Advanced
Difficulty: Hard
Subtopic: Vaccination and herd protection
NCLEX: A 71-year-old client in a long-term care facility is being evaluated for nursing care related to vaccination and…
Microbiology Safety and Infection Prevention and Control
Case Study
A 71-year-old client in a long-term care facility is being evaluated for nursing care related to vaccination and herd protection. Assessment data include wound culture grows MRSA with spreading erythema. Which documentation should the nurse record to best support safe care and communication?
Question
A. "Client fine; no changes noted."
B. Copied yesterday's note without updating current assessment data.
C. Subjective opinions only without measurable findings.
D. Objective assessment findings, nursing actions taken, client response, and provider notification when indicated.
B. Copied yesterday's note without updating current assessment data.
C. Subjective opinions only without measurable findings.
D. Objective assessment findings, nursing actions taken, client response, and provider notification when indicated.
Rationale
Correct answer: D. Objective assessment findings, nursing actions taken, client response, and provider notification when indicated.
Rationale: Safe documentation is specific, objective, and reflects assessment, intervention, response, and escalation when needed.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.
Rationale: Safe documentation is specific, objective, and reflects assessment, intervention, response, and escalation when needed.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.