End symbols are used in various aspects of nursing practice, including:
Medication Administration: Nurses use end symbols to confirm that medications have been administered as prescribed, and to document any side effects or patient responses. Patient Transfers: When a patient is being transferred from one department to another, end symbols ensure that all necessary information has been communicated and that the patient is ready for the move. Discharge Planning: End symbols help in verifying that all discharge instructions, follow-up appointments, and patient education have been completed before the patient leaves the healthcare facility. Procedural Checklists: During surgical or medical procedures, end symbols are used to confirm that all preoperative and postoperative protocols have been followed.
