The Nurse in the Emergency Department Miscalculates,and Administers the Wrong

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse in the emergency department miscalculates,and administers the wrong dosage of an antibiotic to a 9-month-old baby.As a result,the baby suffers permanent brain damage.Which factor most likely contributed to the error?

• A)Lack of adequate oral or written communication
• B)Name confusion involving similar-sounding drugs
• C)Mislabeled products
• D)Human factors

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