What form explains the lapse when events are not consistent with facility or national standards of expected care?
a. Subjective data
b. Focus chart
c. Incident report
d. Nursing assessment
ANS: C
An incident report is completed when patient care was not consistent with facility or national standards. The form explains the event, time, extent of injury, and who was notified.
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