The Nursing Instructor Teaches the Students How Medication Errors Can

question 90

Multiple Choice

The nursing instructor teaches the students how medication errors can occur. Which common errors will the instructor discuss? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A) Failure to validate a written order with the health care provider.
• B) The nurse administers the incorrect drug.
• C) The nurse miscalculates the medication dose.
• D) The nurse misinterprets a health care provider's order.
• E) The nurse does not check the client's identification band.

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