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Title: A nurse administers a medication for pain but forgets to document it in the patient's medical ...
Post by: ccddhh on Jan 18, 2018
A nurse administers a medication for pain but forgets to document it in the patient's medical record. Legally, what does this mean?
 
  A) Nothing, the nurse's honesty will not be questioned.
  B) The nurse can add the documentation after the patient goes home.
  C) The physician will verify that the nurse carried out the order.
  D) In the eyes of the law, if it is not documented, it was not done.


Title: A nurse administers a medication for pain but forgets to document it in the patient's medical ...
Post by: oliviamadisonn on Jan 18, 2018
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