A slight hematoma has developed on the patient's left forearm.The nurse labels the problem as an infiltrated intravenous (IV)line.The nurse elevates the forearm.The patient states,"My arm feels better." Which of these is documented as the "R" in the data-action-response (DAR)notes of focus charting?
A) "My arm feels better."
B) "Slight hematoma on left forearm"
C) "Infiltrated IV line"
D) "Elevation of left forearm"

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The "R" in the DAR notes stands for "Response," which is the patient's reaction to the intervention. "My arm feels better" is the patient's response to the elevation of the forearm.

A Slight Hematoma Has Developed on the Patient's Left Forearm