Observing and Reporting

Question 49836 • Nursing Assistant - EL3610

What is the difference between direct and indirect observation?

Answer

Direct observation is observed by the reporter, and indirect observation is passed along to the reporter by someone else.

Direct observation is passed along to the reporter by someone else, and indirect observation is observed by the reporter.

Direct observation is shared directly with others by the reporter, and indirect observation is documented in written reports.

Direct observation is documented in written reports, and indirect observation is shared directly with others by the reporter.

Explanation

Direct observation means the reporter personally sees or experiences what happened. Indirect observation means the information reaches the reporter through another person or source. Therefore, choice A correctly describes the difference.

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