RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 693 of 2368

A nurse realizes that an assessment was not charted earlier in the shift. What is the correct action?

  1. Backdate the new entry so it appears at the time the assessment was done
  2. Skip charting because the time has passed and the shift is nearly over
  3. Alter an earlier note to include the assessment so the record reads smoothly
  4. Enter a late entry noting the charting time and the actual time of the assessment
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Correct answer: Enter a late entry noting the charting time and the actual time of the assessment

A late entry lists both the time charted and the time the care was actually given. Records are never altered.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Legal Implications: Actions to Protect Your License. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026