In the last 3 days, which code best describes that daily turning/reposition was performed?

In the last 3 days, which code best describes that daily turning/reposition was performed?

• A. Not ordered AND did not occur
• B. Ordered, not implemented
• C. 1-2 of last 3 days
• D. Daily in last 3 days

Answer: (D)

Frequency of a nursing action over a short window is what this item assesses. If turning or repositioning was performed on every day within the last three days, you would code it as daily in last three days. This shows complete coverage across the entire period and reflects adherence to a daily turning/repositioning routine, which is important for preventing pressure injuries and meeting the care plan. The other options describe different scenarios: no order with no occurrence, an order that was not carried out, or care delivered on only one or two of the three days. Those don’t match the described daily coverage, so they’re not as accurate for this situation.

Frequency of a nursing action over a short window is what this item assesses. If turning or repositioning was performed on every day within the last three days, you would code it as daily in last three days. This shows complete coverage across the entire period and reflects adherence to a daily turning/repositioning routine, which is important for preventing pressure injuries and meeting the care plan.

The other options describe different scenarios: no order with no occurrence, an order that was not carried out, or care delivered on only one or two of the three days. Those don’t match the described daily coverage, so they’re not as accurate for this situation.