The Nurse Manager Is Concerned About the Increased Number of Medication

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager is concerned about the increased number of medication adverse effects being observed in older patients. What should the manager do to reduce these effects? Select all that apply.

• A) Conduct a monthly quality improvement study.
• B) Monitor each nurse's ability to detect preparation errors.
• C) Discuss the importance of not missing medication doses.
• D) Review pharmacy documentation regarding drug-drug interactions.
• E) Ensure that the physicians' orders are legible.

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