After Leaving Work,a Nurse Realizes Documentation of Administration of a PRN

question 27

Multiple Choice

After leaving work,a nurse realizes documentation of administration of a PRN medication was omitted.This off-duty nurse phones the unit and tells the nurse,"Please document administration of the medication for me;I forgot to do it.My password is alpha1." The nurse receiving the call should:

• A) fulfill the request.
• B) refer the matter to the charge nurse to resolve.
• C) access the record and document the information.
• D) report the request to the patient's health care provider.

---

Definitions:

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues refer to a broad range of conditions that affect a person’s mood, thinking, and behavior, including disorders such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.

Unmarried Teenage Mothers

Teenage girls who become mothers while not being legally married.

Vocalizations

The act of producing sound or voice through the movement of the vocal cords, an essential form of communication in humans and other species.

Developmental Needs

Refers to the requirements necessary for the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth of individuals at various stages of their lives.