A nurse administers the wrong medication to a client.
After assessing the client, the nurse contacts the provider and completes an incident report.
Which of the following components of professionalism is the nurse demonstrating?

Choice A rationale:

Charting by exception (CBE) is a documentation method in which the nurse documents only unexpected findings or significant deviations from the client's normal condition. It is based on the assumption that the client's baseline status remains within the expected range, and deviations from this norm are documented. CBE is efficient and allows nurses to focus on relevant and critical information, reducing unnecessary documentation. It is particularly useful in clinical settings where frequent assessments are needed.

Choice B rationale:

Focus charting (DAR) is another method of documenting client care that emphasizes a structured approach to documentation, with a focus on data, action, and response (DAR). While it provides a systematic way to document care, it does not necessarily limit documentation to only unexpected findings. Focus charting encourages documentation of care in a problem-oriented manner, which may include expected or routine assessments.

Choice C rationale:

Problem-oriented medical record (POMR) is a documentation system that focuses on organizing client information around specific healthcare problems or diagnoses. It encourages a problem-solving approach to care and promotes the inclusion of a comprehensive client history and care plan. POMR documentation may involve both expected and unexpected findings, so it does not limit documentation to only unexpected findings.

Choice D rationale:

SOAP documentation stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan. It is a structured method of documenting healthcare encounters. SOAP notes include a wide range of information, including both subjective (patient's description of symptoms) and objective (clinician's observations) data. While SOAP notes are organized, they do not specifically limit documentation to only unexpected findings.

The correct answer is choice D.

Choice A rationale:

Assisting the client to a side-lying position is not necessary when administering nasal decongestant drops. The client can be in an upright position or slightly tilted back.

Choice B rationale:

Holding the dropper 2 cm (1 in) above the naris is not a standard guideline for administering nasal decongestant drops. The dropper should be inserted into the nostril without touching the inside of the nostril to avoid contamination.

Choice C rationale:

Instructing the client to stay in the same position for 2 min is not necessary. After the administration of the nasal decongestant drops, the client can resume their normal activities.

Choice D rationale:

Telling the client to blow her nose gently before the instillation is the correct action. This action will help remove any secretions or crusts that could interfere with the distribution and absorption of the medication.