In an Agency That Uses Specific Protocols (Standard Procedures) and Charting

Multiple Choice

In an agency that uses specific protocols (Standard Procedures) and charting by exception, an advantage compared with using traditional (narrative or problem-oriented) documentation is that charting by exception:

A) is well suited to defending nursing actions in court.
B) contains important data certain to be noted in the narrative sections.
C) allows staff to learn the system quickly and easily.
D) highlights abnormal data and patient trends.