Michalea,a nursing student,discovers that she has written in the wrong chart.What is the correct action to take?

A) Use correction fluid over the error
B) Blacken out all the documentation
C) Strike an "X" through the entire page,mark "error," and initial
D) Draw a line through the entry,write "mistaken entry," and initial

Wrong Chart

A medical error involving the use or reference of the incorrect patient's medical record, potentially leading to inappropriate patient care or treatment.

Correction Fluid

A white, opaque fluid applied to paper to cover mistakes like typographical errors, allowing for correction or rewriting over the area.

Mistaken Entry

An incorrect or erroneous entry into records or data, often requiring correction to maintain accuracy.