If a teammate asks you to document the normal saline given to a patient, you should:

• A. Never document something that someone else did
• B. Document it for accuracy
• C. Document and sign
• D. Do not document anything at all, ever

Answer: (C)

Accurate, accountable documentation is essential for patient safety and the integrity of the medical record. If a teammate asks you to document the normal saline given, you should document and sign it, provided you witnessed or administered the action and you verify the details (time, amount, route). Signing connects the entry to you, creating an auditable record of who recorded it and when, which helps prevent errors and misattribution. If you didn’t observe or participate in the administration, you should not document it or should only reflect what you actually witnessed, and never document for someone else or leave entries unsigned.