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Written Communication

Question 13 • Nursing Assistant - EL3610

What should nursing assistants do if they cannot remember a specific abbreviation when documenting patient notes?

Answer
A
write down what they think the abbreviation is, because others will likely know what is meant
B
omit that information from the patient’s notes, and just focus on other patient information
C
write down a different abbreviation that others should be able to decipher
D
write out the intended words to eliminate the potential for any confusion

Explanation

If you cannot remember an abbreviation, write out the intended words instead. This makes the patient note clear and avoids confusion or misinterpretation. Guessing an abbreviation or substituting another one could lead others to misunderstand the documentation.

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