A Nurse Has Made a Medication Error and the Nurse

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse has made a medication error and the nurse manager needs to take a responsive action.Which of the following means for doing so would be most likely to reduce errors in the future?

• A) Examine the nurse's behavior in detail
• B) Write a performance warning about the error
• C) Arrange a meeting between the manager,nurse,and risk manager
• D) Initiate a root cause analysis of the error

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Definitions:

Inflation

The rate at which the typical cost levels of goods and services elevate, undermining the power to buy.

Real Rate

The interest rate adjusted for inflation, providing a more accurate indication of the borrowing cost or investment return in terms of real purchasing power.

Principal

The original sum of money borrowed in a loan, or the original amount invested, excluding any interest or dividends.

Inflation

The pace at which prices for general goods and services ascend, diminishing the capacity to purchase.