A nurse taking rounds during her evening shift notices a patient lying on the floor near the bathroom. The nurse will document this as:

Correct option is B

An incident report is used to document any unusual or unexpected event in a hospital, such as falls or injuries. This ensures appropriate review and preventive measures. The fall qualifies as an incident requiring formal reporting. Explanation of options:
· (a) ✘ Anecdotal reports are informal and observational.
· (b) ✔ Correct; incident reports are legal and procedural documentation for such events.
· (c) ✘ Transfer reports are used during patient handovers.
· (d) ✘ Census reports deal with patient headcounts and status.