Author Question: A student nurse notes that space is left after an entry on the client's narrative note. The student ... (Read 49 times)

jenna1 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A student nurse notes that space is left after an entry on the client's narrative note. The student should:

A. Draw a line through to the end and sign it off
B. Start the next timed notation in that space
C. Fill the line in with additional information
D. Leave the space for other nurses to continue documentation

Question 2

A client that the nurse believes may be at risk for a latex allergy is the individual with:

A. Food allergies
B. Diabetes
C. Arthritis
D. Hypertension

komodo7 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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A. The nurse chart's consecutively, line by line; if space is left, draw line horizontally through it, and sign your name at end.
B and D. Do not leave blank spaces in nurses' notes. Another person can add incorrect information in space.
C. Begin each entry with time, and end with your signature and title. This guideline ensures that correct sequence of events is recorded; signature documents who is accountable for care delivered. Starting in the middle of a line may indicate wrong time.

Answer to Question 2

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A. Individuals at risk for latex allergy include those with history of food allergies.
B. Clients with diabetes are not at increased risk for latex allergies.
C. Clients with arthritis are not at increased risk for latex allergies.
D. Clients with hypertension are not at increased risk for latex allergies.