Which of the Following Is Necessary If a Medication Error

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is necessary if a medication error occurs?

• A) Notify the patient that the wrong medication has been given.
• B) Notify the physician that the wrong medication has been given.
• C) Notify the patient's family that the wrong medication has been given.
• D) No one needs to be notified that the medication error has occurred.
• E) Document the medication as if it has been given correctly.

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