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What is the purpose of data validation in nursing?
What is the purpose of data validation in nursing?
- To confirm the reliability and accuracy of collected data (correct)
- To establish initial databases for different clients
- To collect more subjective and objective data
- To identify discrepancies in the data collection process
When should a nurse identify areas for which more data are needed?
When should a nurse identify areas for which more data are needed?
- After validating all the collected data
- Only when dealing with elderly clients
- When the findings are consistent with other findings
- After establishing an initial database (correct)
What is one of the methods used for data validation?
What is one of the methods used for data validation?
- Rechecking data through a repeat assessment (correct)
- Reviewing previous health history of the client
- Conducting satisfaction surveys with the clients
- Analyzing unrelated case studies
Under what conditions should data be rechecked and validated?
Under what conditions should data be rechecked and validated?
What should a nurse do to validate the data with another health care professional?
What should a nurse do to validate the data with another health care professional?
What is the purpose of examining data in a grouped format?
What is the purpose of examining data in a grouped format?
What is one of the purposes of documentation in nursing?
What is one of the purposes of documentation in nursing?
What is the importance of documenting information immediately upon completion of a patient encounter?
What is the importance of documenting information immediately upon completion of a patient encounter?
What should nurses avoid when documenting data?
What should nurses avoid when documenting data?
Why is it important to use correct grammar and spelling in documentation?
Why is it important to use correct grammar and spelling in documentation?
What should be the focus when writing entries in documentation?
What should be the focus when writing entries in documentation?
What does the use of electronic health records (EHRs) increase the likelihood of?
What does the use of electronic health records (EHRs) increase the likelihood of?
What should nurses do to ensure the accuracy of documentation?
What should nurses do to ensure the accuracy of documentation?
Why should nurses avoid recording the word “normal” for normal findings?
Why should nurses avoid recording the word “normal” for normal findings?
What is the purpose of recording the client’s understanding and perception of problems?
What is the purpose of recording the client’s understanding and perception of problems?
What is one of the guidelines for documentation?
What is one of the guidelines for documentation?
What is the purpose of promoting effective communication among multidisciplinary health team members?
What is the purpose of promoting effective communication among multidisciplinary health team members?
Why should nurses avoid wordiness that creates redundancy when documenting data?
Why should nurses avoid wordiness that creates redundancy when documenting data?
What should nurses do to ensure the accuracy of documentation?
What should nurses do to ensure the accuracy of documentation?
Why should nurses avoid recording the word 'normal' for normal findings?
Why should nurses avoid recording the word 'normal' for normal findings?
What is the purpose of documenting the client's understanding and perception of problems?
What is the purpose of documenting the client's understanding and perception of problems?
When should nurses record data findings instead of how they were obtained?
When should nurses record data findings instead of how they were obtained?
What is one of the purposes of electronic health records (EHRs) in nursing?
What is one of the purposes of electronic health records (EHRs) in nursing?
Why is it important to support objective data with specific observations obtained during the physical examination?
Why is it important to support objective data with specific observations obtained during the physical examination?
