Question

which portion of this patients chart contains inaccuracies that will most likely affect patient care?
patient name: j. d.p
date of birth: 05/04/2003
entry details: admitted to hospital at 3 a.m. with severe migraines
body temperature: 99°f
body weight: 95 lbs.
current medications: multivitamin, finasteride
documented by: rhonda patrick, lpn

patient name

body weight

current medications

documented by

Explanation:

To determine which portion has inaccuracies affecting care, analyze each option:

• Patient Name: A partial name (J. D. P) may be a formatting choice, not a critical inaccuracy for care.
• Body Weight: 95 lbs for a 2003 - born patient (adult - aged in 2024+) is plausible (e.g., a smaller - framed adult or teen), so not clearly inaccurate.
• Current Medications: Finasteride is used for hair loss or prostate issues. For a young adult (born 2003, ~21 in 2024) with migraines, finasteride’s relevance to care is unclear, and its inclusion may be an error (e.g., wrong medication, mix - up). This directly impacts treatment decisions.
• Documented by: Rhonda Patrick, LPN, is a valid credentialed role, no obvious inaccuracy.

Answer:

Current Medications