Which of the following is the correct manner for making a correction on a patient care report?
A) Get a credible witness to co-sign your patient care report.
B) Draw a single line through the error and initial it.
C) Use typing correction fluid to cover up the error and write over it.
D) Blacken out the entire error and draw an arrow to the correct information.

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Drawing a single line through the error and initialing it is the correct way to make a correction on a patient care report. This indicates that the original information was a mistake and provides a clear record of the correction being made. Using a credible witness or covering up the error with correction fluid or blackening out the entire error and drawing an arrow can be seen as tampering with the original document and may not be admissible in court.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Manner for Making