As the Nurse Was About to Administer an Oral Mediation,the

question 26

Multiple Choice

As the nurse was about to administer an oral mediation,the patient states,"That pill is the wrong colour." The nurse goes back to the medication administration area to check the medication and realizes that it is indeed the wrong pill.Does this situation require the completion of an adverse event report?

• A) No; there was no actual error.
• B) No; it was the patient who stopped an error from occurring.
• C) Yes; an error almost occurred,and close calls are to be reported.
• D) It is up to the nurse to decide whether to complete an adverse event report.

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Definitions:

Diastolic Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats, representing the lower value in blood pressure readings.

Pulse Rate

The number of heartbeats per minute, indicative of heart rate and cardiovascular health.

Gravity

The natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body, such as Earth, on objects or particles, drawing them toward its center.

Systolic Pressures

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood, representing the top number in a blood pressure reading.