Which chart entry by a nurse would require follow up?
a. 0815 Patient found on floor.
b. 0816 Patient assessed and helped back to bed.
c. 0818 Physician notified of incident.
d. 0820 Occurrence report completed.
D
Do not document in the nurses' notes that an occurrence report was completed. All the other en-tries are accurate. Objectively record the details of the event and any statements
the patient makes. At the time of the event, always assess the patient thoroughly, and then con-tact the health care provider to examine him or her.
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