A nurse writes an incorrect entry in a patient's paper nursing record. What is the correct way to amend it?
Correct answer: B. Draw a single line through it, then add the correction and initials
- A. Erase the entry and write the correct information
- B. Draw a single line through it, then add the correction and initials
- C. Cover the entry with correction fluid and rewrite it
- D. Remove the page and replace it with a clean page
Explanation
A single line keeps the original entry readable, while the correction, date, time and initials preserve the legal record. Erasing, using correction fluid or removing a page can conceal information and makes the record unreliable.
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