Which is a recommended guideline

for safe computerized

charting?

2. The licensed practical

nurse (LPN) enters a

client's room and finds

the client sitting on the

floor.The LPN calls the

registered nurse, who

checks the client thoroughly and then assists the client back

into bed.The LPN completes an incident report, and the nursing

Passwords to the computer system should only be

changed if lost.

2.

Computer terminals may be left unattended during

client-care activities.

3.

Accidental deletions from the computerized file

need to be reported to the nursing manager or

supervisor. (correct)

4.

Copies of printouts from computerized files should

be kept on a clipboard at the nurses' station for

other nurses to access.

rationale: After any inadvertent deletions of permanent computerized records, the nurse should type

an explanation into the computer file with the date,

time, and his or her initials. The nurse should also

contact the nursing manager or supervisor with

a written explanation of the situation. Options 1,

2, and 4 represent unsafe charting actions. Only

option 3 follows the guidelines for safe computer

charting.