A nurse is educating a student nurse about documentation. The nurse recognizes that additional teaching is required when the student nurse states:
A) "Documentation serves as a temporary part of the medical record."
B) "Documentation is one of the most important tasks that I'll perform in nursing."
C) "Documentation is the act of charting pertinent information related to a patient."
D) "Documentation is evidence of what transpired during an event requiring medical care."

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Documentation is a permanent and legal part of the medical record, not a temporary one. It serves as evidence of the care provided and can be referred to for future care planning and legal proceedings.

A Nurse Is Educating a Student Nurse About Documentation