Reference no: EM133688061

Question

At approximately 2000 hours the nurse begins to document the nurse's notes for the 0700 to 1900 shift. The last written entry is noted for 0400 and there is no signature. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

1. Leave approximately three or four lines for the previous nurse to enter information and sign the record.

2. Review with the client the activities after 0400 and enter what are determined to be the activities after 0400.

3. Begin documenting on the next line below the last entry and make a note for the previous nurse to make a late entry to complete the record.

4. Do not enter anything until the previous nurse has been notified of the problem and returns to the unit to complete documentation.