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While Caring for a Client, a Nurse Administers an Incorrect

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While caring for a client, a nurse administers an incorrect dose of medication, causing the client to become ill. The nurse reports the incident to the nurse manager on the unit. The nurse manager then notifies risk management. Which risk-management strategies should be used by the nurse in this situation?


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Sensory Relay Station

Refers to the thalamus, a structure in the brain that processes and relays sensory information to the appropriate areas of the brain.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in emotions and drives.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

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