The Nurse Makes a Medication Error,but the Client Is Not

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse makes a medication error,but the client is not harmed.The client's family asks the nurse manager what is considered a medication error.Which are potential responses by the nurse manager?
Select all that apply.

• A)Failure to follow health care provider's orders
• B)Failure to give the right medication
• C)Failure to give a medication at the ordered time
• D)Failure to call the pharmacy and report that the medication has been given
• E)Failure to give the right dose of the medication

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