NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Day – August 2, 2022

August 2, 2022

When responding to the call bell, the nurse finds the client lying on the floor beside the bed. After thoroughly collecting data and providing appropriate care, the nurse completes an occurrence report. How should the incident be described in the report?

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Correct! The answer is number 3

Rationale:

Answer: 3

Rationale: The occurrence report should contain the client’s name, age, and diagnosis. It should contain a factual description of the incident, any injuries experienced by those involved, and the outcome of the situation. The correct option is the only option that describes the facts as observed by the nurse. All the remaining options are interpretations of the situation and are not factual data as observed by the nurse.

Additional Info

Level of Cognitive Ability: Applying
Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation
Content Area: Leadership/Management: Ethical/Legal
Health Problem: N/A

Practice Question Sourced From: Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition