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Reasons for Compression Stockings {Ans: Edema, previous cancer, damage to lymphatic system, venous insufficiency.}Complex Carbohydrates {Ans: Polysaccharides (starch, glycogen, fiber)}Accurate Documentation {Ans: Exact measurements. Approved abbreviations vary by facility. Date, time, sign full name (first initial, last name), designation. Reflect accountability - only chart for yourself. Late entries}Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer {Ans: Extends to underlying muscle and bone. Deep pockets of infection. Necrosis & Damage.}Charting by Exclusion (Exception) {Ans: Chat only when there is a significant change or finding different from the norm. Narrative format. Alerts staff to something unusual that had occured with the patient. Presumes that unless documented otherwise, all standards have been met with a normal response.}Steps in case of Medication Error {Ans: 1. Assess the patient conditions 2. Notify the charge nurse and physician 3. Take measures to counteract the error. 4. FIll out an incident report (DO NOT put this in the patient's chart.)}