Coordinated CarePregunta 4 de 120
An LPN/LVN notices a coworker documenting care that was not provided. What is the priority action?
a.Ignore it because it is not the LPN/LVN's responsibility
b.Confront the coworker angrily in front of clients
c.Alter the record to correct it personally
d.Report the concern to the charge nurse or supervisor
Explicación
Falsifying documentation is a serious ethical and legal violation that must be reported through the chain of command. The LPN/LVN should not alter another person's entry or handle it confrontationally. Reporting protects clients and maintains accurate records.
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