Describe the best way to make a correction to a paper based record

The proper way to correct a paper based health record is to draw a single line through the entry and write error next to it, along with the date, time and initials of the person making the correction.

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Which of the following statements is false regarding malnutrition in patients with chronic ob-structive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

a. Use of a nasal cannula may contribute to the problem. b. Depression is common and may reduce appetite. c. A high work of breathing increases caloric needs. d. Vitamin deficiencies increased the need for oxygen.

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The ability of the skin to tan depends on the functioning of the melanocytes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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