A Nurse Administers a Medication for Pain but Forgets to Document

question 27

Multiple Choice

A nurse administers a medication for pain but forgets to document it in the client's medical record. Legally, what does this mean?

• A) Nothing, the nurse's honesty will not be questioned.
• B) The nurse can add the documentation after the client goes home.
• C) The physician will verify that the nurse carried out the order.
• D) In the eyes of the law, if it is not documented, it was not done.

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