What is the primary purpose of documenting in nursing?

• To communicate with family members

• To reduce paperwork

• To facilitate care planning and delivery of care

• To entertain the service user

Why is it important to identify individual patterns in nursing documentation?

• To identify deviations at the earliest possible interval

• To avoid legal issues

• To make the document look longer

• To confuse other health professionals

What should be established and maintained in service user records?

• A list of medications

• A personal diary

• Accurate, clear, and current records

• A colorful design

When should documentation in the record be carried out?

• Before providing care

• As soon as possible after providing care

• Only when requested by a supervisor

• At the end of the day

What is the recommended time format for recording entries?

• Random time format

• 24-hour clock

• 12-hour clock

• AM/PM format

Who is responsible for ensuring that the writing in a record is clear and legible?

• The supervisor

• The family of the service user

• The writer

• The service user

What type of ink should be used for permanent records?

• Black ink

• Pencil

• Blue ink

• Red ink

What should be done with entries made in error?

• Bracket them and draw a single line through them

• Ignore them

• Use erasure fluid

• Erase them completely

What is not acceptable when signing entries?

• Using a stamp

• Using a digital signature

• Using initials

• Using a full signature

What should appear on every page of the service user's record?

• The nurse's favorite color

• A motivational quote

• A decorative border

• The service user's name and record number