Management of CareQuestion 678 of 2368
Which action by a nurse could result in a charge of fraud?
- Changing the chart to hide a medication error
- Adding a clearly labeled late entry with the actual time of care
- Reporting a medication error to the manager
- Documenting an assessment at the time it was done
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Correct answer: Changing the chart to hide a medication error
Altering documentation to cover up an error, or charting care not given, can lead to fraud charges and loss of the license.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Legal Implications: FRAUD. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026