The department of nursing at a local hospital is considering changing to charting by exception (CBE). Which example would be a major disadvantage of CBE?
A)Increases the time nurses spend on charting in narrative format
B)Does not clearly identify deviations from normal expectations
C)Requires all providers to document in the same sections of the chart
D)Can increase the risk of omissions in client care

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Charting by exception (CBE) can lead to omissions in client care because it focuses on documenting only deviations from the norm, which might result in missing important information if not properly monitored.

The Department of Nursing at a Local Hospital Is Considering