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A 72-year-old client in a long-term care facility is being evaluated for a newly prescribed medication regimen. Assessment data include INR 4.6 without active bleeding but with dark tarry stools. 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."Client fine; no changes noted."Copied yesterday's note without updating current assessment data.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 72-year-old client in a long-term care facility is being evaluated for a newly prescribed medication regimen. Assessment data include INR 4.6 without active bleeding but with dark tarry stools. Which documentation should the nurse record to best support safe care and communication?

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