What Steps Should Be Taken in the Case of a Medication

question 29

Multiple Choice

What steps should be taken in the case of a medication error?

• A) Report the error immediately according to institutional policy.
• B) Alter the record to conceal the error if no harm was done.
• C) Document the error in the patient's record.
• D) Do not discuss the error, but take actions to safeguard the patient in the event of an adverse reaction.

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