Multiple Choice
Before leaving at the end of the shift,the nurse realizes that a set of patient assessments were taken earlier in the day but never charted.What is the appropriate action of the nurse?
A) Enter the assessments in the chart the next day before receiving report.
B) Do nothing because the other patient assessments were obtained during the shift.
C) Direct the nursing assistant to enter the assessments into the patient's chart.
D) Enter the assessments into the chart as a late entry with a reason for the delay.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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