A nurse is reviewing the guidelines for documenting client care. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

Avoid quoting client comments when documenting: This is the correct action to take. When documenting client care, it is important to use objective language and avoid directly quoting client comments. Instead, the nurse should summarize or paraphrase the client's statements using professional and objective language. Incorrect: B- Limit documentation to subjective information: This is an incorrect action to take. Documentation should include both subjective and objective information. Subjective information refers to the client's own experiences, perceptions, and feelings, while objective information refers to measurable and observable data. C- Document giving a dose of pain medication just prior to administration: This is an incorrect action to take. Documentation should accurately reflect the timing and administration of medications. Documenting giving a dose of pain medication just prior to administration would be inaccurate and could lead to confusion and potential medication errors. D- Document information telephoned in by a nurse who left the unit for the day: This is an incorrect action to take. Documentation should only include information that the nurse personally witnesses, assesses, or performs. Information provided by another nurse should be documented as a report or handoff communication rather than direct documentation.