Nutrition · practice question
A 63-year-old client with chronic kidney disease is being evaluated for nursing care related to dysphagia and aspiration risk. Assessment data include the client has 6% unintentional weight loss in 1 month and albumin 2.8 g/dL. Which documentation should the nurse record to best support safe care and communication?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. 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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