After leaving work, a nurse realizes documentation of ...

[theo]

After leaving work, a nurse realizes documentation of administration of a PRN medication was omitted. This off-duty nurse phones the unit and tells the nurse, Please document administration of the medication for me; I forgot to do it.
 
  My password is alpha1. The nurse receiving the call should: a. fulfill the request.
  b. refer the matter to the charge nurse to resolve.
  c. access the record and document the information.
  d. report the request to the patient's health care provider.

Question 2

If nurses expect client education efforts to be successful, they need to provide
 
  1. verbal instructions.
  2. written instructions.
  3. instructions for family members.
  4. a list of medications for each problem.

[itsakadoozi]

Answer to Question 1

B
Fraudulent documentation may also be grounds for discipline by the state board of nursing. Referring the matter to the charge nurse will allow observance of hospital policy while ensuring that documentation occurs. Notifying the health care provider would be unnecessary when the charge nurse can resolve the problem.

Answer to Question 2

2
Written instructions allow clients to refer back to the information when they are less anxious and more willing to follow instructions.

[theo]

Thank you

[itsakadoozi]

Happy to help you