Author Question: A nurse realizes that the dosage of the medication administered to the client has been entered ... (Read 63 times)

segrsyd · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse realizes that the dosage of the medication administered to the client has been entered incorrectly into the client records. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do?

A) Completely erase or delete the erroneous entry if possible.
B) Use a highlighter to mark the incorrect entry and place initials next to it.
C) Strike out the entry with a single line, place initials next to it, and write the correct entry.
D) Black out the erroneous entry with a dark pen or marker.

Question 2

Which of the following abbreviations is on the list of the Joint Commission do not use abbreviations? Select all that apply.

A) U (unit)
B) QD (daily)
C) NPO (nothing per os)
D) mL (milliliters)
E) > (greater than)

jamesnevil303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

The nurse should strike out the erroneous entry with a single line and place initials over it. When an error occurs, erasure or use of correction fluid is not permissible. Use of highlighters is not allowed and can draw attention to the erroneous documentation.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, E

The words unit, daily, greater than and less than should be spelled out. NPO, mL, and mcg are acceptable abbreviations.