Which of the following is an important principle when documenting in a patient’s chart?
A. Using abbreviations and acronyms to save time
B. Documenting only when necessary
C. Using objective, specific, and accurate language
D. Waiting until the end of the shift to document
Answer:C
Which of the following is an important principle when documenting in a patient’s chart?
A. Using abbreviations and acronyms to save time B. Documenting only when necessary C. Using objective, specific, and accurate language D. Waiting until the end of the shift to document