A nurse is manually documenting information related to the client's condition. When
documenting this information, the nurse makes an error on the manual record sheet.
Which description describes the best technique for recording the error made in
documentation?
A) Erase the incorrect statement and write the correct one
B) Cross out the incorrect statement with a single line
C) Cross out the wrong statement in a way that is not readable
D) Use correction ink to mark the wrong statement
B
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The nurse is caring for a patient with mitral stenosis who is scheduled for a balloon valvuloplasty. The patient tells the nurse that he is unsure why the surgeon did not opt to replace his damaged valve rather than repairing it
What is an advantage of valvuloplasty that the nurse should cite? A) The procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis in a physician's office. B) Repaired valves tend to function longer than replaced valves. C) The procedure is not associated with a risk for infection. D) Lower doses of antirejection drugs are required than with valve replacement.
A tornado touched down in the city where you are employed as a public health nurse. As a member of the disaster management team, your role includes which of the following?
(select all that apply) A) Search and rescue B) Clinical assessment and triage C) Providing health education D) Hazardous materials management
How do the majority of elderly people rate their own health?
A. Poor to nonexistent B. Fair to average C. Pretty good D. Good or better