The Nurse Is Validating What Was Observed Before Documenting in the Progress

The nurse is validating what was observed before documenting in the progress note. Validation is used as a mechanism to ensure which of the following?

A) The client's need for further intervention is understood.
B) The client's request is clarified.
C) The client's affect is appropriate to the situation.
D) The client's perception of the response is communicated.