A Nurse Is Frustrated About the Lack of Staffing for the Shift.When

question 31

Multiple Choice

A nurse is frustrated about the lack of staffing for the shift.When one of the patients fell and broke a hip,the nurse documented the incident in the patient's chart.Which entry is the best way that the nurse should document what happened?

• A) "Patient stated that fell while going to the bathroom. Physician notified."
• B) "Nobody available to answer call bell; patient got up on own and fell."
• C) "Patient fell because of unsafe staffing levels on unit."
• D) "Patient waited as long as possible but nobody there to help and fell."

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