The Nurse Makes a Medication Error, but the Client Is

question 6

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 of the following are potential responses by the nurse manager? Select all that apply.

• A)Failure to follow physician orders
• B)Failure to give a medication at the order time
• C)Failure to give the right medication
• D)Failure to give the right dose of the medication
• E)Failure to call the pharmacy and report that the medication had been given

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