Which of the Following Factors May Cause the Patient Harm

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors may cause the patient harm during administration of medication using pumps?

• A) when equipment is old
• B) when equipment and technique are not sterile
• C) when nurses are not licensed
• D) when pharmacy technicians are not certified

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