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FDAR
Definition
Focus Charting of F-DAR is
intended to make the client
and client concerns and
strengths the focus of care. It
is a method of organizing
health information in an
individuals record. Focus
Charting is a systematic
Focus Charting
Parts
Three columns are usually used in Focus
Charting for documentation:
Date and Hour
Focus
Progress Notes
The progress notes are organized into (D)
data, (A) action, and (R) response,
referred to as DAR (third column).
Date/Hour Focus Progress Notes
3/7/2010
8:00pm
Focus of
care, this
may be:
a nursing
diagnosis
a sign or a
symptom
an acute
change in
the
condition
behavior
Data
Action
Response
Progress Notes
Data (D)
The data category is like the
assessment phase of the nursing
process. It is in this category that you
would be writing your assessment
cues like: vital signs, behaviors, and
other observations noticed from the
patient. Both subjective and objective
data are recorded in the data
category.
Progress Notes
Action (A)
The action category reflects the
planning and implementation phase
of the nursing process and includes
immediate and future nursing actions.
It may also include any changes to the
plan of care.
Progress Notes
Response (R)
The response category reflects the
evaluation phase of the nursing
process and describes the clients
response to any nursing and medical
care.
Date/Hou
r
Focus Progress Notes
5/20/201
08:00am
10:00am
Pain D: Reports of sharp pain on the
abdominal incision area with a pain scale
of 8 out of 10. +Facial grimacing and
guarding behavior. The patient is restless
and irritable
A: Administered Celecoxib 200mg IV.
Encouraged deep breathing exercises and
relaxation techniques
R: Patient reports pain was relieved
Signature
Name
F-DAR for
Pain
Date/Hou
r
Focus Progress Notes
5/20/201
0
8:00pm
10:00pm
Hyperthermia D: Temperature of 38.9 OC via axilla.
Skin is flushed and warm to touch
A: Tepid Sponge Bath (TSB) done.
Administered 500mg IV Paracetamol prn
for fever as per doctors order.
Encouraged adequate oral fluid intake.
Encouraged adequate rest.
R: Temperature decreased from 38.9 to
37.1 OC
Signature
Name
F-DAR for
Hyperthermia
Date/Hour Focus Progress Notes
5/21/201
5
8:00am
3:00pm
Risk for
infection
D: With incision site in front of left ear
extending down and around the ear and into
neck approximately 6 inches in length,
without dressing, Jackson-Pratt drain in left
neck below ear secured in place with suture.
A: Assessed sites for signs of infection,
emptied Jackson Prat drain and maintained
on negative pressure, instructed patient not
to touch the incision sites, taught signs and
symptoms of infection.
R: No swelling or bleeding; bluish
discoloration left ear noted. JP drained 20
mL bloody drainage, patient states
understanding of teaching given.
Signature
Name
F-DAR for
Risk for
infection
Date/Hou
r
Focus Progress Notes
4/20/202
1
8:00am
6:00pm
Edema D: Swelling of upper extremities noted, non-
pitting, latest albumin level of 1.98 g/dl dated
August 3, 2015
A: Monitored intake and output strictly,
intravenous fluid regulated at 40cc/hr; followed-
up requested 50 cc Human Albumin 20%,
monitored for signs and symptoms of pulmonary
congestion and progression of edema, added
Prosure and egg whites to feeding as ordered.
R: Still with swelling of upper extremities noted,
clear breath sounds noted upon auscultation, with
no signs of pulmonary congestion.
Signature
Name
F-DAR for
Edema
Date/Hour Focus Progress Notes
4/10/2021
8:00pm
6:00am
Nausea D: I feel like my stomach is filling up with
pressure again and Im nauseated, abdomen
round and soft, gastrostomy bag at body level,
rare bowel sounds noted.
A: Keep gastrostomy bag lower than body
level, abdominal status monitored closely,
documented time, amount of drainage and
discomfort, instructed to report for recurrence
of nausea and abdominal discomfort.
R: I feel better now, approximately 200 cc of
golden watery feces removed and flatus noted.
Signature
Name
F-DAR for
Nausea
Date/Hou
r
Focus Progress Notes
1/2/2021
8:00am
6:00pm
Chest Pain D: Gasakit ang dughan ko with complaints chest
pain graded as 8 in a scale of 10, radiating to jaw
and relieved by rest as claimed, with BP of 90/60
mmHg, cardiac rate of 106 beats/min, synchronous
with pulse rate.
A: Instructed to maintain on complete bed rest, Dr.
Ruiz, MROD, informed, Isordil 5 mg SL given,
started oxygen at 2 liters /min via nasal cannula,
stat ECG taken, Troponin I taken, attached to
cardiac monitor, instructed to report progression of
chest pain.
R: Severity of pain decreased to 5/10 as claimed,
resting comfortably in bed, ECG revealed ST
elevation MI, with troponin result of 3.
Signature
Name
F-DAR for
Chest Pain
Date/Hou
r
Focus Progress Notes
1/6/202
1
9:00am
9:30am
Decreased level
of
consciousness
Unresponsivene
ss
D: GCS 3, no eye opening, no verbal output, and
no motor response, anisocoric pupils, with
temperature of 39oC
A: Monitored neurologic status and vital signs
closely, Dr. Cruz, MROD was notified, head of the
bed at 30 degrees elevation, body maintained on
neutral position, continuous ice bath performed,
due dose of Mannitol 175 cc IV bolus given, will
closely monitor for further deterioration of
neurologic status.
D: Pulse and BP unappreciated, no spontaneous
breathing with oxygen saturation of 89%; fixed
dilated pupils of 8mm; ventricular fibrillation
noted on the monitor.
A: High quality CPR done, Dr. Cruz, MROD seen
and examined the patient, significant others were
appraised of patients condition; ventilation via
bag mask at 10 liters/mi given, defibrillation at 36
joules done by Dr. Cruz, MROD, Epinephrine 1 mg
given with 3 minutes interval for 3 doses, flushed
with 20 cc normal saline and arm raised
thereafter, monitored for return of spontaneous
Date/Hou
r
Focus Progress Notes
9:45am Asystole
-continuation-
D: Flat line tracing on the monitor, pulse
unappreciated, patients family opted to stop
resuscitative measures
A: Waiver for DNR and refusal for emergency
medications secured and signed by patients wife,
rhythm strip taken, pronounced clinically dead by
Dr. Cruz, MROD, post mortem care done; brought
to morgue via canvass by Mr. Jose Fernandez
(Orderly on duty)
Signature
Name
Avoid phrases like:
 Monitored for any untoward signs
and symptoms
 Referred accordingly
 Made comfortable in bed
 Due meds given
 Provided calm and restful
environment
Thank You!

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  • 2. Definition Focus Charting of F-DAR is intended to make the client and client concerns and strengths the focus of care. It is a method of organizing health information in an individuals record. Focus Charting is a systematic
  • 3. Focus Charting Parts Three columns are usually used in Focus Charting for documentation: Date and Hour Focus Progress Notes The progress notes are organized into (D) data, (A) action, and (R) response, referred to as DAR (third column).
  • 4. Date/Hour Focus Progress Notes 3/7/2010 8:00pm Focus of care, this may be: a nursing diagnosis a sign or a symptom an acute change in the condition behavior Data Action Response
  • 5. Progress Notes Data (D) The data category is like the assessment phase of the nursing process. It is in this category that you would be writing your assessment cues like: vital signs, behaviors, and other observations noticed from the patient. Both subjective and objective data are recorded in the data category.
  • 6. Progress Notes Action (A) The action category reflects the planning and implementation phase of the nursing process and includes immediate and future nursing actions. It may also include any changes to the plan of care.
  • 7. Progress Notes Response (R) The response category reflects the evaluation phase of the nursing process and describes the clients response to any nursing and medical care.
  • 8. Date/Hou r Focus Progress Notes 5/20/201 08:00am 10:00am Pain D: Reports of sharp pain on the abdominal incision area with a pain scale of 8 out of 10. +Facial grimacing and guarding behavior. The patient is restless and irritable A: Administered Celecoxib 200mg IV. Encouraged deep breathing exercises and relaxation techniques R: Patient reports pain was relieved Signature Name F-DAR for Pain
  • 9. Date/Hou r Focus Progress Notes 5/20/201 0 8:00pm 10:00pm Hyperthermia D: Temperature of 38.9 OC via axilla. Skin is flushed and warm to touch A: Tepid Sponge Bath (TSB) done. Administered 500mg IV Paracetamol prn for fever as per doctors order. Encouraged adequate oral fluid intake. Encouraged adequate rest. R: Temperature decreased from 38.9 to 37.1 OC Signature Name F-DAR for Hyperthermia
  • 10. Date/Hour Focus Progress Notes 5/21/201 5 8:00am 3:00pm Risk for infection D: With incision site in front of left ear extending down and around the ear and into neck approximately 6 inches in length, without dressing, Jackson-Pratt drain in left neck below ear secured in place with suture. A: Assessed sites for signs of infection, emptied Jackson Prat drain and maintained on negative pressure, instructed patient not to touch the incision sites, taught signs and symptoms of infection. R: No swelling or bleeding; bluish discoloration left ear noted. JP drained 20 mL bloody drainage, patient states understanding of teaching given. Signature Name F-DAR for Risk for infection
  • 11. Date/Hou r Focus Progress Notes 4/20/202 1 8:00am 6:00pm Edema D: Swelling of upper extremities noted, non- pitting, latest albumin level of 1.98 g/dl dated August 3, 2015 A: Monitored intake and output strictly, intravenous fluid regulated at 40cc/hr; followed- up requested 50 cc Human Albumin 20%, monitored for signs and symptoms of pulmonary congestion and progression of edema, added Prosure and egg whites to feeding as ordered. R: Still with swelling of upper extremities noted, clear breath sounds noted upon auscultation, with no signs of pulmonary congestion. Signature Name F-DAR for Edema
  • 12. Date/Hour Focus Progress Notes 4/10/2021 8:00pm 6:00am Nausea D: I feel like my stomach is filling up with pressure again and Im nauseated, abdomen round and soft, gastrostomy bag at body level, rare bowel sounds noted. A: Keep gastrostomy bag lower than body level, abdominal status monitored closely, documented time, amount of drainage and discomfort, instructed to report for recurrence of nausea and abdominal discomfort. R: I feel better now, approximately 200 cc of golden watery feces removed and flatus noted. Signature Name F-DAR for Nausea
  • 13. Date/Hou r Focus Progress Notes 1/2/2021 8:00am 6:00pm Chest Pain D: Gasakit ang dughan ko with complaints chest pain graded as 8 in a scale of 10, radiating to jaw and relieved by rest as claimed, with BP of 90/60 mmHg, cardiac rate of 106 beats/min, synchronous with pulse rate. A: Instructed to maintain on complete bed rest, Dr. Ruiz, MROD, informed, Isordil 5 mg SL given, started oxygen at 2 liters /min via nasal cannula, stat ECG taken, Troponin I taken, attached to cardiac monitor, instructed to report progression of chest pain. R: Severity of pain decreased to 5/10 as claimed, resting comfortably in bed, ECG revealed ST elevation MI, with troponin result of 3. Signature Name F-DAR for Chest Pain
  • 14. Date/Hou r Focus Progress Notes 1/6/202 1 9:00am 9:30am Decreased level of consciousness Unresponsivene ss D: GCS 3, no eye opening, no verbal output, and no motor response, anisocoric pupils, with temperature of 39oC A: Monitored neurologic status and vital signs closely, Dr. Cruz, MROD was notified, head of the bed at 30 degrees elevation, body maintained on neutral position, continuous ice bath performed, due dose of Mannitol 175 cc IV bolus given, will closely monitor for further deterioration of neurologic status. D: Pulse and BP unappreciated, no spontaneous breathing with oxygen saturation of 89%; fixed dilated pupils of 8mm; ventricular fibrillation noted on the monitor. A: High quality CPR done, Dr. Cruz, MROD seen and examined the patient, significant others were appraised of patients condition; ventilation via bag mask at 10 liters/mi given, defibrillation at 36 joules done by Dr. Cruz, MROD, Epinephrine 1 mg given with 3 minutes interval for 3 doses, flushed with 20 cc normal saline and arm raised thereafter, monitored for return of spontaneous
  • 15. Date/Hou r Focus Progress Notes 9:45am Asystole -continuation- D: Flat line tracing on the monitor, pulse unappreciated, patients family opted to stop resuscitative measures A: Waiver for DNR and refusal for emergency medications secured and signed by patients wife, rhythm strip taken, pronounced clinically dead by Dr. Cruz, MROD, post mortem care done; brought to morgue via canvass by Mr. Jose Fernandez (Orderly on duty) Signature Name
  • 16. Avoid phrases like: Monitored for any untoward signs and symptoms Referred accordingly Made comfortable in bed Due meds given Provided calm and restful environment