CommunicationQuestion 38 of 1700

Which entry is a fact and not an opinion?

  1. The resident ate half of the meal and said, "I am full."
  2. The resident does not like the food here
  3. The resident is being difficult at meals
  4. The resident seems unhappy with the kitchen staff
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Correct answer: The resident ate half of the meal and said, "I am full."

Charting must state what you saw or heard, not what you think.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026