Asked by Vanessa Natalie on Jun 09, 2024
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To prevent medication errors,which action should be taken by the nurse?
A) Clarify illegible orders with the prescriber.
B) Document the medication before administration.
C) Read medication labels 2 times when preparing.
D) Prepare all of the patient's medications for the shift at the same time.
Medication Errors
Mistakes in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medication, potentially leading to harm.
Illegible Orders
Medical or prescription orders that are difficult to read or understand, often leading to errors in patient care.
- Familiarize oneself with the basic protocols and procedures for the secure management of medicinal treatments.
- Employ tactics to ascertain the identity of patients and mitigate the risk of drug dispensation mistakes.
Verified Answer
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AKSHIT guptaJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Do not interpret illegible handwriting;clarify illegible orders with the prescriber.Document all medications as soon as they are given.Be sure to read labels at least 3 times (comparing MAR with label): before,during,and after administering the medication.Prepare medications at the time ordered,and document all medications as soon as they are given.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the basic protocols and procedures for the secure management of medicinal treatments.
- Employ tactics to ascertain the identity of patients and mitigate the risk of drug dispensation mistakes.
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