Amparo, Romyelle Marie S.

BSN1C-1

M8 CHECK-IN ACTIVITY (CHARTING)

As a nursing student and new nurse you will be required to chart in the FDAR
format (the is usually the charting standard in most healthcare facilities) .

So, what is F-DAR charting? What are examples of FDAR charting?

FDAR stands for Focus (F), Data (D), Action (A), and Response (R ).

It is a method of charting nurses use, along with other disciplines, to help focus on a
specific patient problem, concern, or event. It is geared to save time and decrease
duplicate charting. It is a great charting method for nurses who have a lot of patients
and is easier read by other professionals. It gives other professionals a snapshot of
what went on during your shift in a concise manner.

Let us practice charting by identifying the following statements as to

Focus (F), Data (D), Action (A), and Response (R ).

Write your answer after the statement.

1. Patient now rates pain from 7 to 5 on 1-10 rating scale. = Response (R)
2. Administered Tylenol 200mg PO. = Action (A)
3. Patient complains of pain and rate it 9 on 1-10 rating. = Data (D)
4. The patient blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. = Data (D)
5. Orient family members to waiting area. = Action (A)
6. Nausea and vomiting. = Focus (F)
7. Fever = Focus (F)
8. Assess pain at least every 2 hours. = Action (A)