What Action Should the Nurse Take to Correct an Error

question 19

Multiple Choice

What action should the nurse take to correct an error in paper charting?

• A) Remove the sheet with the error and replace it with a new sheet with the correct entry.
• B) Scribble out the error and rewrite the entry correctly.
• C) Draw a single line through the error write "error" above or after the entry, along with the nurse's initials.
• D) Leave the entry as is and tell the charge nurse.

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Definitions:

Internal Carotid Artery

A principal blood vessel that delivers blood to the brain, eyes, and additional areas of the head.

Radial Artery

A major artery in the forearm that supplies blood to the lateral aspect of the hand and the thumb.

Coronary Artery

An artery supplying blood to the heart muscle itself, essential for providing oxygen and nutrients.

Subclavian Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to the thorax, upper limbs, and head.