Asked by Charisma Edwards on Jun 08, 2024
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A slight hematoma has developed on the patient's left forearm.The nurse labels the problem as an infiltrated intravenous (IV) line.The nurse elevates the forearm.The patient states,"My arm feels better." When using the DAR notes of focus charting,the nurse would document the "R" as which of the following?
A) "My arm feels better."
B) "Slight hematoma on left forearm."
C) "Infiltrated IV line."
D) "Elevation of left forearm."
DAR Notes
A method of clinical documentation focusing on Data (D), Action (A), and Response (R), used by healthcare professionals to track patient care and outcomes.
Hematoma
A localized collection of blood outside of blood vessels, usually in liquid form within the tissue.
Infiltrated IV Line
A complication where IV fluid leaks into the surrounding tissue instead of the vein, often causing swelling, pain, and bruising.
- Implement effective practices to avoid and handle errors within documentation processes.
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Madison BowersJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The "R" in the data-action-response (DAR)documentation of focus charting is the response by the patient.In this case,the nurse would document,"Patient states,'My arm feels better.' Both "Slight hematoma on left forearm" and "Infiltrated IV line" are examples of the "D" in a DAR note,referring to data in focus charting."Elevation of left forearm" is the "A" in a DAR note,describing the action or nursing intervention in focus charting.
Learning Objectives
- Implement effective practices to avoid and handle errors within documentation processes.