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A 31-year-old client on an inpatient psychiatric unit is being evaluated for expressions of hopelessness. Assessment data include the client is withdrawn, flat affect, and refusing meals for 2 days. Which documentation should the nurse record to best support safe care and communication?

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

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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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A 31-year-old client on an inpatient psychiatric unit is being evaluated for expressions of hopelessness. Assessment data include the client is withdrawn, flat affect, and refusing meals for 2 days. Which documentation should the nurse record to best support safe care and communication?

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