Which Should the Nurse Do to Identify Medication Errors in a Patient's

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which should the nurse do to identify medication errors in a patient's order? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Clarify anything that is unreadable.
• B) Check the order in a medication Kardex.
• C) Clarify vague orders with the prescribing physician.
• D) Ask the patient about the medication.
• E) Identify the medication with an old medication record.

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