In the PIE charting format, what does the letter E represent?
Correct answer: C. The evaluation of the response
- A. The patient problem identified
- B. The nursing intervention provided
- C. The evaluation of the response
- D. The equipment used during care
Explanation
In PIE charting, E means evaluation of the patient’s response to the intervention. The problem and intervention are recorded first, while equipment details are included only when clinically relevant.
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