The nurse realizes that the wrong patient's name was written on several important paperwork forms that were already signed by the attending physician.How will the nurse correct this error?

A) Black out the error with a thick marker and enter the correct information.
B) Use correction tape to write over the incorrect information.
C) Draw one line through the error,make the correction and initial it.
D) Shred the forms with the incorrect information and write on new ones.

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Ikran Maruf · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The nurse should make draw one line through the error,make the correction,and initial it so there is no attempt to cover up the mistake.The error should not be blacked out or covered with correction tape as it will hide the information.The forms should not be shredded as they were already signed by the physician.Agency policy may indicate the physician should initial each change as well.

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