The LPN administered a medication to a client complaining of pain. When checking the armband and the medication administration record, there were no allergies listed
The client then informs the nurse that he told the admitting nurse that he was allergic to that medication. What documentation on the incident form would be the best option? A) "Medication is administered to client by mouth; states he has an allergy to the medication and causes hives."
B) "The admitting nurse failed to document that the client has an allergy to the medication."
C) "The client states he is allergic to the medication, but I really don't think so. I didn't see any hives."
D) "I should have asked the RN if the client is allergic to any medication."
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Healthcare workers complete incident reports when they make or discover errors or when an event occurs that results in harm. The first option is concise and to the point without any accusation. In answer B, the LPN is accusing the admitting nurse of failure to document. Answer C is using judgment and placing blame on the client. Answer D places the blame on herself.
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