Vital signs and reportingQuestion 470 of 1700
What is a reason for documentation?
- To replace the spoken report given to the nurse
- To keep care continuous across shifts and staff
- To let the aides choose which care they will give
- To decide which room each resident will be assigned to
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Correct answer: To keep care continuous across shifts and staff
Records help staff continue care from shift to shift.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 7.2: Documenting and Reporting Data
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026