A nurse is caring for a victim of domestic violence. What charting by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Good charting is objective and detailed. Using the patient's own words, in quotation marks, is the most accurate example of documentation. The nurse should not use words like "allegedly" or "claims" because they seem to cast doubt on the patient's story. The bruises on the legs need to be measured and described more fully.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Victim of Domestic Violence