Asked by michael makrop on Jun 14, 2024
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The patient was in bed with all side rails up.During the night,the patient tried to get up to go to the bathroom and fell while trying to climb over the side rails.After meeting the patient's needs and assessing that the patient was not harmed,what step should the nurse take (if any) ?
A) Complete an incident report and put it in the medical record.
B) Chart what happened and state that an incident report has been filled out.
C) Do nothing because the patient was not harmed.
D) Document what happened in the patient record without mentioning the incident report.
Incident Report
A documentation process used in healthcare and other industries to report adverse events or near misses to prevent future incidents.
Medical Record
A comprehensive document containing a patient's health history, treatment plans, and medical interventions over time.
Side Rails
Protective barriers along the sides of a hospital bed, designed to prevent patient falls or assist in mobility and positioning.
- Grasp the value of accurate and evidence-based documentation in patient care.
- Comprehend the impact that documentation has on legal responsibilities and healthcare excellence.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the value of accurate and evidence-based documentation in patient care.
- Comprehend the impact that documentation has on legal responsibilities and healthcare excellence.
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