Level: Foundational
Difficulty: Easy
Subtopic: Cardiac medications
NCLEX: A 72-year-old client in a long-term care facility is being evaluated for heart failure and diuretic therapy. Asse…
Pharmacology Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Case Study
A 72-year-old client in a long-term care facility is being evaluated for heart failure and diuretic therapy. Assessment data include the barcode scanner shows a medication-client mismatch at the bedside. Which documentation should the nurse record to best support safe care and communication?
Question
A. "Client fine; no changes noted."
B. Objective assessment findings, nursing actions taken, client response, and provider notification when indicated.
C. Copied yesterday's note without updating current assessment data.
D. Subjective opinions only without measurable findings.
B. Objective assessment findings, nursing actions taken, client response, and provider notification when indicated.
C. Copied yesterday's note without updating current assessment data.
D. Subjective opinions only without measurable findings.
Rationale
Correct answer: B. 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.