Multiple Choice
What action should the nurse take to correct an error in paper charting?
A) Remove the sheet with the error and replace it with a new sheet with the correct entry.
B) Scribble out the error and rewrite the entry correctly.
C) Draw a single line through the error write "error" above or after the entry, along with the nurse's initials.
D) Leave the entry as is and tell the charge nurse.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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