A Nurse Is Charting on a Patient's Record

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse is charting on a patient's record. Which action will the nurse take that is accurate legally?

• A) Charts legibly
• B) States the patient is belligerent
• C) Writes entry for another nurse
• D) Uses correction fluid to correct error

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