A coworker calls from home and asks you to sign his name on a patient chart that he forgot to sign after administering a medication. What should you do?
A) Sign his name.
B) Sign your name.
C) Sign both your names.
D) Refuse to sign either name.

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It is not ethical or legal to sign someone else's name on a patient chart. The chart is a legal document that serves as evidence of the care provided to the patient. If your coworker forgot to sign, he should be the one to complete the necessary documentation, and you should not risk compromising your professional integrity by signing on his behalf.

A Coworker Calls from Home and Asks You to Sign