Which Actions Should the Nurse Complete After Realizing That an Incorrect

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which actions should the nurse complete after realizing that an incorrect dose of medication has been administered to a patient?

• A) Notify the patient and family.
• B) Notify the physician.
• C) Document the error.
• D) Prepare for an analysis of the error.
• E) Keep the notification of the error silent.

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