A group of nurses is discussing the purpose of mental health documentation. Which of the following descriptions of nursing documentation for a mental health client is accurate?

A. Documentation for a mental health client is a defined process based on hospital-specific requirements which highlights client care. While hospitals have policies, documentation must follow legal and ethical guidelines beyond just facility rules. B. Documentation for a mental health client is focused on the client’s diagnosis, reason for medications, plan of care, and client progression. Documentation includes more than just diagnosis and medication, such as behavior observations, interventions, and responses. C. Documentation for mental health clients provides a record of the nurse’s awareness of client behaviors, mental status, interventions, and client response. Comprehensive mental health documentation includes behaviors, mental status, interventions, and outcomes. D. Documentation for a mental health client outlines the client’s therapies, treatments, and needs for discharge planning. This is part of the documentation but does not capture all aspects of mental health nursing records.