Most Institutions Have Lists of Abbreviations Officially Accepted for Use

question 14

Multiple Choice

Most institutions have lists of abbreviations officially accepted for use in the institution. A hospital's regulations now require that the nurse write out the name of the drug morphine instead of using the abbreviation M. What is the best rationale for this requirement?

• A) The hospital has placed MS on its list of do not use abbreviations.
• B) Using the abbreviation MS puts the client at risk of medication error.
• C) The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organisations (JCAHO) recommends the abbreviation M never be used.
• D) Computerised charting systems will not accept the abbreviation M.