In the UK, a nurse accidentally enters information in the wrong patient's electronic record. What should the nurse do first?
Correct answer: A. Report the error and follow the approved correction process
- A. Report the error and follow the approved correction process
- B. Delete the entire record so the entry cannot be seen
- C. Leave the entry because the information is clinically accurate
- D. Use another nurse's login to correct the record more quickly
Explanation
The nurse should act promptly, inform the appropriate person and use the authorised electronic correction process. Deleting information or using another person's login damages record integrity and accountability.
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