CommunicationQuestion 37 of 1700

When should you document care?

  1. At the end of the week
  2. As soon as the care is completed
  3. Only when a nurse reminds you
  4. After you have finished all of your shift
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Correct answer: As soon as the care is completed

Charting right away keeps the record accurate.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.5: Documenting and Reporting

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026