Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical record and discovers that the client received a double dose of a prescribed medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Correct Answer:
Document the doubled dose in the client's medical record.
Rationale:
🔹 Accurate documentation is a legal and ethical responsibility. The nurse must record the actual medication administered in the client's medical record, including the dose and time.
🔹 This ensures that all members of the healthcare team are aware of the medication error and can monitor the client for potential adverse effects or complications related to the overdose.
🔹 The incident report, while necessary, is documented separately from the medical record and is used for internal quality improvement—not placed in the client’s chart.
🔹 Immediate documentation in the record supports continuity of care, allows appropriate monitoring, and protects the client’s safety.
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This question is from PN Management~2023 Retake Exam which contains 53 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Leadership
- Answer Choices: 4