Which Nurse Has Committed a Serious Documentation Error

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which nurse has committed a serious documentation error?

• A) The nurse who documents all medications for assigned patients prior to administration.
• B) The nurse who documents medication administration as the medications are given.
• C) The nurse who documents assessments as soon as they are completed.
• D) The nurse who documents meal intake as meal trays are picked up.

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Definitions:

Superior Mesenteric Artery

A major artery of the abdomen that supplies blood to a large portion of the small intestine and part of the large intestine.

Femoral Artery

A large artery in the thigh that supplies blood to the lower limb.

Popliteal Artery

The continuation of the femoral artery behind the knee, it supplies blood to the knee joint and surrounding muscles.

Anterior Tibial Artery

A major blood vessel in the lower leg that supplies blood to the anterior compartment of the leg and dorsum of the foot.