The practical nurse (PN) is charting vital signs on a hand-writen flow sheet and realizes that an error has been made. What should the PN do to rectify this error?

This is the correct way to correct an error on a hand-writen chart, according to the legal and ethical principles of documentation. The PN should also initial and date the correction. Obliterating the entry or charting in the next column can create confusion and suspicion of tampering with the records. Notifying the charge nurse is not necessary unless the error has serious implications for the client's care or safety