The nurse makes a mistake when charting on the patient's record. To correct this mistake the nurse should
a. "white-out" the mistake and make the correct entry
b. blot out the error with ink and make the correct entry
c. draw a line through the error, sign and date the correction
d. leave the error intact and chart the correction immediately following the error
C
If an error is made while documenting, use a single line to cross out the error, then date, time, and sign the correction according to organizational policy. Avoid erasing, crossing out, or using correction fluid.
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1. Mentally ill persons bring more lawsuits than those with no mental illness. 2. Mentally ill persons cannot fully appreciate their exposure to potential harm. 3. State governments impose higher standards for such persons. 4. These patients require more care than do those who are physically ill.
Which items should the nurse select as the best to support therapeutic play for a child who receives daily injections of medication?
A) A doll with a cast in place B) A syringe to practice injections C) A stuffed bear with Band-Aids D) An anatomically correct puppet
One of the reasons that the pediatric nurse will inquire about the use of herbal or complimentary therapies in the admission history of a child is that many families are reluctant to disclose that information to traditional medical personnel
A) True B) False
A patient pregnant with her first child reports that her husband wants her to visit a homeopath for help with her nausea and vomiting. The patient asks what the nurse's opinion of homeopathy is. The best response by the nurse is:
1. "Homeopathy is unproven and potentially dangerous. Avoid using homeopathic remedies." 2. "The FDA has approved homeopathic remedies, and practitioners undergo education and certification." 3. "I can't give you advice about what alternatives to try. Go online and do some research to get information." 4. "Homeopathy is the same as herbal remedies. Some are safe during pregnancy and some are not."