A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for acetaminophen 300 mg with codeine 30 mg, 1 tablet every 3 to 4 hr. PRN for pain. The nurse inadvertently administers 2 tablets to the client. In which of the following locations should the nurse document this client care incident?

A. Documenting in the nursing care plan is incorrect. The nursing care plan outlines interventions and client needs, but it is not used for documenting medication errors. B. Recording in the controlled substance inventory record is incorrect. While the administration of a controlled substance must be recorded, the inventory record tracks medication usage and does not serve as documentation for errors. C. Completing an incident report is correct. An incident report is used to document medication errors, allowing for review and quality improvement measures to prevent future occurrences. D. Writing in the provider's progress notes is incorrect. The provider's progress notes focus on client status and treatment plans, not internal error reporting. However, the nurse should notify the provider about the error.