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Which is a recommended guideline
for safe computerized
charting?
2. The licensed practical
nurse (LPN) enters a
client's room and finds
the client sitting on the
floor.The LPN calls the
registered nurse, who
checks the client thoroughly and then assists the client back
into bed.The LPN completes an incident report, and the nursing
Passwords to the computer system should only be
changed if lost.
2.
Computer terminals may be left unattended during
client-care activities.
3.
Accidental deletions from the computerized file
need to be reported to the nursing manager or
supervisor. (correct)
4.
Copies of printouts from computerized files should
be kept on a clipboard at the nurses' station for
other nurses to access.
rationale: After any inadvertent deletions of permanent computerized records, the nurse should type
an explanation into the computer file with the date,
time, and his or her initials. The nurse should also
contact the nursing manager or supervisor with
a written explanation of the situation. Options 1,
2, and 4 represent unsafe charting actions. Only
option 3 follows the guidelines for safe computer
charting.
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