Asked by Teresa Irlbeck on Jun 12, 2024

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A nurse charts,"NG tube irrigated with 25 mL of normal saline." For the focus charting method,which category would be appropriate for this entry?

A) Data
B) Action
C) Response
D) Plan

Focus Charting Method

A structured documentation approach that captures patient-centered care and intervention outcomes.

NG Tube

A flexible tube passed through the nostril, down the esophagus, and into the stomach, used for feeding or medication delivery.

Normal Saline

A sterile solution of sodium chloride (salt) in water, commonly used for medical treatments, including wound cleaning and intravenous therapy.

  • Discern and delineate between assorted documentation methods, for instance, narrative charting, problem-oriented recording, SOAP, PIE, and focus charting, plus their implementations in the nursing field.
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chinni adarikaJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
This entry describes an action taken by the nurse (irrigating the NG tube), so it would fit under the "Action" category in focus charting.