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What Are the Key Components of Nursing Notes?

Nursing notes typically include several key components to ensure comprehensive documentation:
1. Patient Information: Basic details such as name, age, gender, and medical record number.
2. Assessment Findings: Observations, vital signs, and physical examination results.
3. Interventions: Actions taken, medications administered, and treatments provided.
4. Evaluation: Patient's response to interventions and any changes in condition.
5. Plan: Future care plans, follow-up actions, and any instructions given to the patient or family.

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