A Nurse Is Using a Concurrent Audit to Review Documentation

Multiple Choice

A nurse is using a concurrent audit to review documentation following home health visits. Which of the following statements describes why this type of audit is most appropriate in this situation?

A) It is less costly than a retrospective audit.
B) It represents the total picture of care that the client receives.
C) It provides more accurate data for planning corrective action.
D) It identifies problems at the time that care is given.