Dear RN,
Example of documentation about Refusing Interventions
Declines IV antibiotics and renal ultrasound. Educated on the importance of antibiotics and diagnostic imaging for proper care and evaluation.
Patient verbalizes understanding of risks and benefits but continues to decline. Alert and oriented x4, speaking clearly.
Made aware he can reconsider at any time. Vital signs are stable, see flowsheets. Provider made aware of patient’s refusal.
It’s not enough just to say patient refused medication.
Document to prevent any liabilities
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Dear RN,
Stop writing “patient stable.”
That phrase is too vague for nursing documentation. Chart the assessment findings that show the patient is stable,not just the conclusion.
Vague:
Patient stable.
Stronger documentation:
Patient is awake, alert, and oriented ×4. Vital signs: BP 128/74 mmHg, HR 78 bpm, RR 16/min, SpO₂ 97% on room air, temperature 36.8°C. Respirations even and unlabored, with no use of accessory muscles. Patient denies chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, or discomfort. No grimacing, guarding, diaphoresis, or restlessness observed. Call bell placed within reach on the patient’s right side. Patient demonstrated the ability to use the call bell and was instructed to call for assistance before getting out of bed.
Plan of care continues.
Remember: Don’t chart only your impression. Document what you see, hear, and measure,and what the patient reports.
Cheers 🥂
Dear RN,
Let me drop some Nuggets about documentation tonight.
AVOID CHARTING PHRASES LIKE:👇🏾
• “Will continue to monitor.”
• “Patient resting comfortably.”
• “Patient resting in bed with eyes closed.”
• “No acute distress.”
• “Stable.”
• “Continue treatment as ordered.”
INSTEAD SAY:👇🏾
• Plan of care ongoing.
• No new concerns at this time.
• Patient observed resting in bed with eyes closed. Respirations even and unlabored. No distress noted.
• Patient reassessed. Findings unchanged from previous assessment unless otherwise documented.
Remember that one day your chart may be audited
Cheers 🥂
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