A student nurse notes that space is left after an entry on the patient's narrative note.The student should:

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The nurse charts consecutively,line by line; if space is left,draw a line horizontally through it,and sign your name at the end.
Do not leave blank spaces in nurse's notes.Another person can add incorrect information in that space.Begin each entry with the time,and end with your signature and title.This guideline ensures that the correct sequence of events is recorded; signature on documents indicates who is accountable for care delivered.Starting in the middle of a line may indicate wrong time.

A Student Nurse Notes That Space Is Left After an Entry