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FDAR Sample
FDAR Sample
Focus and;
Progress Notes.
The progress notes are organized into (D) data, (A) action, and (R) response, referred to as
DAR (third column).
Here is an example of a format of Focus Charting or F-DAR
Date/Hour
Focus
3/7/20108:00 Focus of care, this may be:
pm
a nursing
diagnosis
a sign or a
symptom
an acute
change in
the
condition
behavior
Progress Notes
DataActionResponse
and safe
R:
>Patient reports pain was
relieved
Hyperthermia
Date/Hour
Focus
Progress Notes
5/20/20108:00 Hyperthermi D:>Temperature of 38.9 OC
pm
a
via axilla>Skin is flushed
and warm to touchA:>Tepid
Sponge Bath (TSB) done
7:30pm>Administered
250mg IV Paracetamol as
per doctors order
>Encouraged adequate oral
fluid intake
>Encouraged adequate rest
R:
10:00pm>Temperature
decreased from 38.9 to
37.1 OC
Another Variation
This is DAR made by Jay-D Man of Slideshare.net. with some modifications made. This is a
very good variation.
F1: Ineffective Breathing Pattern
D1: increase respiratory rate of 24 cpm
D2: use of accessory muscle to breath
D3: presence of nonproductive cough
F2: Hyperthermia
D1: skin warm and flush to touched
D2: increased body temperature of T= 38.9 degree celsius/axilla
F3: Fatigue
D1: less movement noted
A: 9:00am
monitored v/s and charted
regulated IVF and charted
morning care done
assessed patient needs and performed
handwashing before handling the patient
advised SO to always stay on patient bedside
promote proper ventilation and a therapeutic
environment
elevated the head of the bed (moderate high
back rest)
provided comfort measures and provide
opportunity for patient to rest
due meds given
9:30am
tepid sponge bath done
instructed SO to provide blanket and let patient
wear loose clothing
F4: Discharge Plan (12:00nn)
D1: discharged order given by Dr.Name/Time