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A 79-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to enteral nutrition. Assessment data include the client has potassium 5.9 mEq/L while asking about salt substitutes. 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.Subjective opinions only without measurable findings.Copied yesterday's note without updating current assessment data."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 79-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to enteral nutrition. Assessment data include the client has potassium 5.9 mEq/L while asking about salt substitutes. Which documentation should the nurse record to best support safe care and communication?

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