Validation and Documentation

Question 1

Process of confirming or verifying that the
subjective and objective data you have
collected are reliable and accurate.

Answer 1

Validation

Question 2

Steps of Validation

Answer 2

1. Deciding whether the data require validation
2. Determining ways to validate data
3. Identifying areas where data is missing

Question 3

Conditions that Require Data to be Validated

Answer 3

1. Discrepancies/gaps between the subjective and objective data (Patient-Nurse)
2. Discrepancies/gaps between what the client says at one time then at another time (Patient-patient)
3. Findings that are very abnormal and/or inconsistent with each other (Nurse-nurse)

Question 4

Prevents omissions, misunderstandings, and incorrect inferences and conclusions

Answer 4

Validation

Question 5

Methods of Validation

Answer 5

1. Recheck your own data through a repeat assessment
2. Clarify data with the client by asking additional questions
3. Verify the data with another health care professional
4. Compare your objective findings with your subjective findings