Nursing Home Policy States That a Registered Nurse Must Cosign

question 1

Multiple Choice

Nursing home policy states that a registered nurse must cosign all charts that licensed practical nurses complete. What is the effect of this policy on the registered nurse?

• A) It places the RN in the position of endorsing and authenticating the entries made in the charts cosigned.
• B) It gives legal proof that the RN was in the facility.
• C) It has no legal effect on the RN.
• D) It makes the RN personally liable for any subsequent harm that befalls the patient.

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