The Nurse Is Working Very Hard to Prevent Medication Errors

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working very hard to prevent medication errors.What intervention would assist the nurse in preventing most errors using the assessment step of the nursing process?

• A)Ask the client about food or medication allergies, including OTC medications and herbal supplements.
• B)Be aware of stressful situations and distractions during medication administration.
• C)Avoid using abbreviations that could be misunderstood.
• D)Assess the client for expected outcomes and determine if any adverse side effects have occurred.

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