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You are charting information about a client when you suddenly realize you are writing in another client’s chart. Which of the following is the appropriate way to correct this error?
  1. Scratch out the entry with pen.
  2. Use white out to cover up the entry you just made.
  3. Draw a straight line through the entry and write error, followed by your initial and date.
  4. Get rid of the entry by using an eraser designed for removing pen marks.
Explanation
Answer: C- To correct an entry made in error in a client’s chart, you should draw a straight line through the entry, write error, then initial and date beside this entry. The client’s chart is a legal document, and altering entries in any other fashion could lead to legal issues. Any corrections must be made as soon as possible. Always chart in the immediate next available space; do not leave line space between entries.
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