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Which of the following nursing statements reflects the best understanding of the importance of appropriate nursing documentation regarding risk management?
 
  1. If the client isn't compliant, I'm sure to put that in my notes.
  2. I'm always careful to document any changes in the client's condition.
  3. My notes are the proof that I provided the client with effective, appropriate care.
  4. When there is a lawsuit, the nursing notes are the first thing the attorney looks at.
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The nurse's documentation is often the evidence of care received by a client and serves as proof that the nurse acted reasonably and safely. The remaining options are not incorrect but do not identify the primary importance to the nurse.
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