At the end of the shift, the nurse is reviewing client documentation for the shift. Among the documentation entries the nurse checks, special attention is paid to the flow sheets and abnormal assessment findings for each client. This type of charting is an example of which of the following?

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Charting by exception involves noting only significant findings or exceptions to the expected or normal assessment and treatment plan. This type of charting allows for more efficient documentation and easier identification of potential problems or changes in a client's condition. Flow sheets and abnormal assessment findings are often used in charting by exception.

At the End of the Shift, the Nurse Is Reviewing