A Nurse Completes an Occurrence Report

question 29

Multiple Choice

A nurse completes an occurrence report.Which is the best way for the nurse to document this occurrence?

• A) "Patient found lying on right side on floor. No noted injuries, patient stated, 'I slipped on a wet spot on the floor. I don't think I am injured.'"
• B) "Patient slipped on a wet spot on the floor. No noted injuries, physician notified."
• C) "Patient in too much of a hurry and was walking too fast and fell. Was not injured. Patient instructed to slow down and not be in such a hurry. Health care provider notified."
• D) "Patient fell while going outside to smoke. Patient denied any injuries. Health care provider notified. Patient counseled."

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