The nurse manager is considering changing the type of charting/documentation done on the client care unit.The nurses have requested a system that will reduce time spent writing out routine tasks and will still allow for documentation of exceptions.Which type of documentation will best meet the needs of the nursing staff?

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Flow sheets allow for quick documentation of routine tasks, such as vital signs and intake/output measurements, and still allow for exceptions to be documented. This type of documentation will reduce time spent on writing out routine tasks and still capture important information.

The Nurse Manager Is Considering Changing the Type of Charting/documentation