Fundamentals Of Nursing
The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care [ALL Chapters with
Complete Answers & Explanation in Every Question] 2026 Edition
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A nurse is documenting the intensity of a client's pain. What would be the most accurate
entry?
A) "Client complaining of severe pain."
B) "Client appears to be in a lot of pain and is crying."
C) "Client states has pain; walking in hall with ease."
D) "Client states pain is a 9 on a scale of 1 to 10."
✓ Ans: D
Feedback:
Information should be documented in a complete, accurate, relevant, and factual manner.
Avoid interpretations of
behavior, generalizations, and words such as "good."
Which of the following data entries follows the recommended guidelines for
documenting data?
A) "Client is overwhelmed by the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer."
B) "Client's kidneys are producing sufficient amount of measured urine."
C) "Following oxygen administration, vital signs returned to baseline."
D) "Client complained about the quality of the nursing care provided on previous shift."
, ✓ Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should record client findings (observations of behavior) rather than an
interpretation of these findings, and
avoid words such as "good," "average," "normal," or "sufficient," which may mean
different things to different readers.
The nurse should also avoid generalizations such as "seems comfortable today." The
nurse should avoid the use of
stereotypes or derogatory terms when charting, and should chart in a legally prudent
manner.
Alice Jones, a registered nurse, is documenting assessments at the beginning of her shift.
How should she sign the entry?
A) Alice J, RN
B) A. Jones, RN
C) Alice Jones
D) AJRN
✓ Ans: B
Feedback:
Each entry is signed with the first initial, last name, and title. In this case, A. Jones, RN,
is correct.
A student has reviewed a client's chart before beginning assigned care. Which of the
following actions violates client
The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care [ALL Chapters with
Complete Answers & Explanation in Every Question] 2026 Edition
______________________________________________________________________________
A nurse is documenting the intensity of a client's pain. What would be the most accurate
entry?
A) "Client complaining of severe pain."
B) "Client appears to be in a lot of pain and is crying."
C) "Client states has pain; walking in hall with ease."
D) "Client states pain is a 9 on a scale of 1 to 10."
✓ Ans: D
Feedback:
Information should be documented in a complete, accurate, relevant, and factual manner.
Avoid interpretations of
behavior, generalizations, and words such as "good."
Which of the following data entries follows the recommended guidelines for
documenting data?
A) "Client is overwhelmed by the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer."
B) "Client's kidneys are producing sufficient amount of measured urine."
C) "Following oxygen administration, vital signs returned to baseline."
D) "Client complained about the quality of the nursing care provided on previous shift."
, ✓ Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should record client findings (observations of behavior) rather than an
interpretation of these findings, and
avoid words such as "good," "average," "normal," or "sufficient," which may mean
different things to different readers.
The nurse should also avoid generalizations such as "seems comfortable today." The
nurse should avoid the use of
stereotypes or derogatory terms when charting, and should chart in a legally prudent
manner.
Alice Jones, a registered nurse, is documenting assessments at the beginning of her shift.
How should she sign the entry?
A) Alice J, RN
B) A. Jones, RN
C) Alice Jones
D) AJRN
✓ Ans: B
Feedback:
Each entry is signed with the first initial, last name, and title. In this case, A. Jones, RN,
is correct.
A student has reviewed a client's chart before beginning assigned care. Which of the
following actions violates client
