Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
While documenting on a paper form, the nurse realizes they have made a mistake writing the progress note. What should the nurse do?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
If a mistake has been made, it should be corrected with a line through the mistake along with the nurse's initials and the date and time. Whiteout or a black marker that fully covers up the previous documentation is not as legally defensible and is not necessary.