As you come back from lunch, Keelan, another nursing assistant, tells you that he ambulated Mr. Jacobs for you while you were gone. Keelan asks you to record it in Mr. Jacobs's flowchart for him while he goes to lunch. What will you do?
A. Thank him and sign Keelan's name on the patient's flowchart.
B. Ask Keelan to document his work before he leaves for lunch.
C. Write that Mr. Jacobs was ambulated in the hall and sign your name.
D. Have the RN document that Mr. Jacobs was ambulated by another nursing assistant.
Answer: B
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