Which statement by the student nurse indicates an understanding of the nursing Kardex^®? Select all that apply.

A) "The Kardex^® pulls data from multiple areas of the patient's chart."
B) "The Kardex^® is usually kept at the patient's bedside."
C) "The Kardex^® is used to document patient response to interventions."
D) "The Kardex^® summarizes the plan of care and guides nursing care."
E) "The Kardex^® is a portable file of patient information."

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Gustavo Cintrón · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A,D,E, Explanation :  These statements correctly describe the nursing Kardex. It is a portable file that summarizes the plan of care and guides nursing care. It also includes information from various areas of the patient's chart and can be used to document patient response to interventions. However, statement B is incorrect as the Kardex is typically kept at the nursing station rather than at the patient's bedside. Statement C is also incorrect as the Kardex is primarily used for care planning and communication, rather than as a documentation tool for charting patient responses.

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