The nurse is caring for a patient newly admitted and notes a stage III pressure ulcer. For the hospital to receive payment for services rendered for this patient, which action must the nurse take?

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Documenting the ulcer and the interventions provided is essential for the hospital to receive payment for services rendered, as it demonstrates that the care needed was due to a condition not present at the time of admission.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Newly Admitted and Notes