A Newly Licensed Nurse Complains to the Preceptor About the Amount

Multiple Choice

A newly licensed nurse complains to the preceptor about the amount of time spent documenting in the medical record. What is the preceptor's best response?

A) "The most important reason we document is to help us communicate the patient's condition to the rest of the health care team."
B) "Since you just took a course in nursing research, you should realize the value of accurate documentation as a source of research data."
C) "We have to document so that charges are clear to third-party payers."
D) "The medical record protects us if a lawsuit is filed."