Before the end of the shift,the nurse records the occurrences for each patient in the electronic medical record.Which statement below indicates that the nurse understands the main principle of accurate charting?

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Accurate charting is needed to clearly communicate the patient's care and responses to other members of the healthcare team,not just the other nurses.This statement reflects the nurse's understanding of this principle.The nurse's opinions are not to be placed in a chart because they are not factual.While charting is important to comply with standards of practice and institutional policy,it is not the main principle of accurate charting.

Before the End of the Shift,the Nurse Records the Occurrences