Pathophysiology · practice question

A 59-year-old client in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to renal impairment. Assessment data include the client reports sudden sharp chest pain and respirations 32/min after surgery. Which documentation should the nurse record to best support safe care and communication?

Multiple choiceHardnclex-rn-bsnnclex-validatednclex-2026pathophysiology

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

Answer and explanation

Correct answer

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.

Test yourself on Pathophysiology

A free test with instant, explained results. No account needed.

Start free test

All Pathophysiology questions →

Correct answer

Why

More Pathophysiology questions