If you make a mistake writing in a record, you should:

If you make a mistake writing in a record, you should:

• A. Delete the line
• B. Erase and rewrite
• C. Put a one-line strike through the mistake, no matter how long it is
• D. Use white-out

Answer: (C)

When you make a mistake in a record, you should keep the original text readable and show exactly what was corrected. The best approach is to strike through the error with a single, neat line, leaving the removed text still legible. Then write the correct information nearby and initial with the date. This preserves the history of what was written, provides an audit trail, and prevents anyone from thinking content was erased or hidden. Using erasers, deleting, or white-out hides the original entry and is not acceptable. If the mistake is extensive or the facility has a specific policy, follow that procedure for proper correction.

When you make a mistake in a record, you should keep the original text readable and show exactly what was corrected. The best approach is to strike through the error with a single, neat line, leaving the removed text still legible. Then write the correct information nearby and initial with the date. This preserves the history of what was written, provides an audit trail, and prevents anyone from thinking content was erased or hidden. Using erasers, deleting, or white-out hides the original entry and is not acceptable. If the mistake is extensive or the facility has a specific policy, follow that procedure for proper correction.