The nurse educator in the local hospital is preparing a teaching plan for staff nurses on using medication abbreviations in nursing documentation. What is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan concerning acceptable abbreviations? Select all that apply.

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The most important aspects to include in the teaching plan concerning acceptable abbreviations are that they are based on The Joint Commission recommendations (A) and the policies of the facility (D). The Joint Commission provides a list of "Do Not Use" abbreviations to promote patient safety, and facilities often have their own additional policies to ensure clarity and safety in documentation.

The Nurse Educator in the Local Hospital Is Preparing a Teaching