Hospital Regulations Now Require That the Nurse Write Out the Name

question 8

Multiple Choice

Hospital regulations now require that the nurse write out the name of the drug morphine sulfate instead of using the abbreviation MS.What is the best rationale for this requirement?

• A)The hospital has placed MS on its list of do not use abbreviations.
• B)Canadian Nurse Association (CNA)requires that the abbreviation MS not be used.
• C)Using the abbreviation MS puts the client at risk of medication error.
• D)Computerized charting systems will not accept the abbreviation MS.

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