A Provider Writes a Medication Order for "Zofran 4 Mg

question 11

Multiple Choice

A provider writes a medication order for "Zofran 4 mg IV every 4 hours PRN nausea/vomiting." The unit secretary incorrectly transcribes the order into the MAR, and the nurse administers 8 mg of Zofran to the patient. Who is responsible for this error?

• A) The nurse
• B) The unit secretary
• C) The physician
• D) The patient

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