Which statements by the student nurse indicates a correct understanding of the nursing Kardex? Select all that apply.
A)"It pulls data from multiple areas of the patient's chart."
B)"It is usually kept at the patient's bedside."
C)"It is used to document patient response to interventions."
D)"It summarizes the plan of care and guides nursing care."
E)"It is a component of the patient's permanent health record."

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The nursing Kardex is a concise method for organizing and summarizing key information about a patient's care plan, including medications, treatments, and nursing interventions. It is not typically kept at the patient's bedside (B), used to document patient responses (C), or considered part of the patient's permanent health record (E).

Which Statements by the Student Nurse Indicates a Correct Understanding