At the beginning of the shift, the nurse assesses a client who is
admitted from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). When should the
nurse document the client's findings?
A) At the beginning, middle, and end of the shift.
B) After client priorities are identified for the development of the
nursing care plan.
C) At the end of the shift so full attention can be given to the client's
needs.
D) Immediately after the assessments are completed
D) Immediately after the assessments are completed
Documentation should occur immediately after any component of the
nursing process, so assessments should be entered in the client's
admitted from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). When should the
nurse document the client's findings?
A) At the beginning, middle, and end of the shift.
B) After client priorities are identified for the development of the
nursing care plan.
C) At the end of the shift so full attention can be given to the client's
needs.
D) Immediately after the assessments are completed
D) Immediately after the assessments are completed
Documentation should occur immediately after any component of the
nursing process, so assessments should be entered in the client's
