Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Patient receiving 0900 medicationsThe nurse goes into a patient's room and administers her 0900 medications. When should the nurse document that the medications were given?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Immediate documentation (C) ensures accuracy and informs other providers. End-of-shift (A) risks forgetting, pre-administration (B) assumes completion, and delayed (D) increases errors.