If a Mistake Is Made in the Progress Notes,what Should

question 32

Multiple Choice

If a mistake is made in the progress notes,what should be done to correct it?

• A) Erase the incorrect entry, and rewrite the correct information in the area that was erased.
• B) Mark out the incorrect entry to make it illegible, and write the correct entry next to it.
• C) Use White Out correction tape to cover the incorrect entry, and write the correct entry on top of it.
• D) Mark a single line through the incorrect entry, and write the correct entry next to it.
• E) Mark a double line through the incorrect entry, and write the correct entry next to it.

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by severe fluctuations in mood, encompassing highs (either mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Elevated Mood

A state of enhanced emotional well-being or happiness, often more than is typical for an individual.

Euphoria

An intense state of happiness, confidence, or well-being, sometimes beyond what is considered normal.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental disorder marked by alternating periods of elation and depression.