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Why must the nurse aide never chart care before it is actually done?
- A.Early charting uses too much space in the paper chart
- B.Early charting makes the handwriting harder to read later
- C.The record would state care was given when it may never occur
- D.Nurses prefer to be the first to write in a new chart
Correct answer
C. The record would state care was given when it may never occur
Why
Charting in advance creates a false record if the care is delayed, refused, or not completed. Care must be documented only after it has actually been provided and observed.
Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Documentation: Accuracy · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-114).