A nurse has become dismayed at repeated instances of false documentation in the health-care organization. The nurse has become aware that documentation has been altered so that acts of negligence appear to be accidents. When preparing to blow the whistle on this behavior, the nurse should:

carefully document any prior attempts to address the issue with supervisors.

attempt to edit the false documentation so that it is more accurate.

resign from the health-care facility to reduce the risk of retaliation.

seek permission from the nurse's immediate supervisor and head of the organization.