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A 44-year-old client in airborne isolation is being evaluated for nursing care related to bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Assessment data include wound culture grows MRSA with spreading erythema. Which documentation should the nurse record to best support safe care and communication?

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

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B. 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 44-year-old client in airborne isolation is being evaluated for nursing care related to bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Assessment data include wound culture grows MRSA with spreading erythema. Which documentation should the nurse record to best support safe care and communication?

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