Texas Board of Nursing (BON) Practice Exam

According to Board Rule 217.11, nurses are required to follow facility policy for making a "late entry" in patient documentation. This means that nurses should not ignore the late documentation or create false entries to cover up missed documentation. It is essential to adhere to professional and ethical standards by following the appropriate procedures as outlined by the facility in such situations. Informing the patient about missed documentation may not be necessary unless it directly impacts the patient's care and should also be done following facility protocols.