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A 59-year-old client in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to glucose metabolism. Assessment data include pain increases from 3/10 to 8/10 over 30 minutes. Which documentation should the nurse record to best support safe care and communication?

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Objective assessment findings, nursing actions taken, client response, and provider notification when indicated.Copied yesterday's note without updating current assessment data.Subjective opinions only without measurable findings."Client fine; no changes noted."

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A. Objective assessment findings, nursing actions taken, client response, and provider notification when indicated.

Why

Safe documentation is specific, objective, and reflects assessment, intervention, response, and escalation when needed.

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A 59-year-old client in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to glucose metabolism. Assessment data include pain increases from 3/10 to 8/10 over 30 minutes. Which documentation should the nurse record to best support safe care and communication?

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