Incident report before client assessment
NCLEX-RN glossary · Management Of Care
Definition
An error in prioritization where administrative documentation is prioritized over the direct clinical assessment of a client following an adverse event.
Incident report before client assessment in plain English
The nurse's first duty is to assess for and mitigate harm; documentation is secondary to stabilization. A frequent error is allowing administrative pressure to dictate the timeline of reporting before the client's safety is confirmed and stabilized.
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