What is the nurse's best proof against malpractice?

A) The nurse supervisor's memory of the event
B) Recorded documentation written carelessly
C) The nurse's memory of the event
D) Recorded documentation of nursing care

Documentation of nursing care is the only record of what actually was done for a patient and will serve as proof that a nurse acted reasonably and safely.Nursing notes written at the time of the event,are seen as better evidence of the facts of the event than any one person's memory.Nurses' notes written carelessly and without regard to detail or hospital standards of documentation do not reflect well on the health care provider's credibility or appearance of accountability to a judge or jury.