Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
A nurse manager is reviewing documentation standards with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following statements should the nurse manager include in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Include the complete name of the medication morphine sulfate. This is important for accurate and clear documentation to prevent medication errors. It follows the best practice of using full names to avoid confusion. Choice B is incorrect as leading zeros are necessary for proper dosage accuracy. Choice C is incorrect as the standard abbreviation for insulin dosage is "units" not "U". Choice D is incorrect as "QOD" is an outdated abbreviation and can be misinterpreted, "every other day" should be used instead.