How is Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs used by nurses in a clinical setting?

A. Incident reports must be recorded in the nurse's notes: Incident reports should not be recorded in the patient’s chart. They are used internally to improve patient safety and should be kept separate from the medical record.

B. Institutions are only reimbursed for patient care that is documented: Insurance companies and government programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) only reimburse for care that is documented, as documentation serves as proof that care was provided.

C. Document only when not successful: Documentation should be comprehensive, including both successful and unsuccessful interventions, to provide a full picture of patient care.

D. The patient record is a complete picture of individualized problems, treatments, and responses to treatments: A patient's medical record includes their health status, nursing interventions, and responses, making it a complete reference for continuity of care.

A. As difficult to maintain: This is a subjective statement and not a proper nursing diagnosis.

B. As a risk factor: Bed rest increases the risk of complications such as pressure ulcers, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and muscle atrophy.

C. As a nursing responsibility: While nurses help manage bed rest, it is not classified as a responsibility but as an intervention.

D. As contributing to the patient's recovery: Although bed rest may be necessary, prolonged immobility can have negative effects, making this statement incomplete.