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A 52-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for communicable respiratory infection. Assessment data include isolation precautions ordered for confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis. 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."Client fine; no changes noted."Subjective opinions only without measurable findings.

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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 52-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for communicable respiratory infection. Assessment data include isolation precautions ordered for confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis. Which documentation should the nurse record to best support safe care and communication?

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