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The aide realizes they recorded a resident's intake incorrectly and gave the wrong total to the nurse. What should the aide do?
- A.Tell the nurse promptly and correct the record honestly
- B.Hide the error and hope the total is close enough
- C.Blame a coworker who was working in the dining room
- D.Change the numbers later without telling anyone at all
Correct answer
A. Tell the nurse promptly and correct the record honestly
Why
Honest, prompt reporting lets the nurse use correct information and allows a proper, visible correction in the record. Hiding, blaming, or secretly altering the record is dishonest and unsafe.
Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Professional Conduct: Honesty and Error Reporting · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-148).