For documentation to support safe nursing practice, the nurse needs to ensure entries are:
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Correct answer: Complete, legible, chronological, and reflective of the patient's response.
Good documentation is complete, accurate, timely, and clearly reflects the care provided and the patient's response, underpinning safe professional practice.
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