Nutrition · practice question
A 58-year-old client after a stroke is being evaluated for nursing care related to parenteral nutrition. Assessment data include the client receives enteral feeding and develops abdominal distention with nausea. Which documentation should the nurse record to best support safe care and communication?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. 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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