Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
The nurse fails to obtain scheduled VS at 0200 hours for the client who had cardiac surgery 2 days ago. After assessing the client at 0600 hours, the nurse documents the 0600 HR for both the 0200 and 0600 VS. Which conclusion should a supervising charge nurse make about the nurseÔÇÖs actions? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
B;D
Rationale
The charge nurse should conclude: B) Falsifying documentation is a legal concern; D) The action involves the ethical issue of veracity (truthfulness). The action is not acceptable (A), does not show beneficence (C), and thereÔÇÖs no evidence of distributive justice (E).