A Preceptor Is Working with a New Nurse on Documentation

question 2

Multiple Choice

A preceptor is working with a new nurse on documentation.Which situation will cause the preceptor to intervene?

• A) The new nurse uses a black ink pen to chart.
• B) The new nurse charts consecutively on every other line.
• C) The new nurse ends each entry with signature and title.
• D) The new nurse keeps the password secure.

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Definitions:

Prevalence

The proportion of a specific population found to have a particular condition or trait at a designated time.

Incidence

The rate at which new cases of a disease or condition occur in a specific population over a defined period of time.

Disorder

A disruption to regular bodily or mental functions, often characterized by specific symptoms and signs, affecting an individual's overall health and well-being.

Population

The total number of individuals or items under consideration or study within a specified area or group.