A nurse realizes that the dosage of the medication administered to the client has been entered incorrectly into the client records. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do?
A) Completely erase or delete the erroneous entry if possible.
B) Use a highlighter to mark the incorrect entry and place initials next to it.
C) Strike out the entry with a single line, place initials next to it, and write the correct entry.
D) Black out the erroneous entry with a dark pen or marker.

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Striking out the incorrect entry with a single line, placing initials next to it, and writing the correct entry is the appropriate method of correcting a mistake in a client's records. This allows for transparency and accountability in case of any possible future medication errors. Options A and D are not appropriate as completely erasing or blacking out an incorrect entry can lead to a lack of clarity and confusion. Using a highlighter, as in option B, is also not recommended as it does not clearly indicate that the entry is incorrect and has been amended.

A Nurse Realizes That the Dosage of the Medication Administered