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Practice Question

The nurse manager of a mental health unit is reviewing a chart entry made by a staff member. The entry reads: "I feel unloved; appears confused and restless." Which of the following statements best describes why this nursing documentation is incorrect?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

The nurse who made this chart entry failed to accurately describe the evidence of confusion and restlessness.

Rationale:

📝The documentation states that the client "appears confused and restless" but does not include objective descriptions of what behaviors support this assessment.

🔍Nurses are required to document observable and measurable data, such as "client repeatedly pacing the room" or "unable to answer orientation questions correctly."

📋Without clearly describing the behaviors, the entry becomes subjective and open to interpretation, which can affect continuity of care.

🧾Accurate, descriptive documentation supports legal protection, interprofessional communication, and patient safety.

📌Core Message

Accurate nursing documentation must include objective descriptions of observed behaviors to support assessments like confusion and restlessness.

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This question is from NCLEX PN-Practice Exam-2 which contains 130 questions.

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  • Subcategory: NCLEX-PN Practice Exams
  • Domain: NCLEX-PN (Practice Exams)
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