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Which chart entry is written objectively?
- A.Resident was in a bad mood during the entire morning
- B.Resident seemed lazy and did not want to try at all
- C.Resident ate half of lunch and drank 240 mL of water
- D.Resident probably felt sick because lunch was not good
Correct answer
C. Resident ate half of lunch and drank 240 mL of water
Why
Objective charting records only what was seen, heard, or measured, such as the amount eaten and drank. Words like lazy, bad mood, or probably are opinions or guesses and do not belong in the record.
Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Documentation: Objective Charting · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-098).