A Common Cause of Medication Errors Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

A common cause of medication errors is:

• A)misinterpretation of doctors' poor handwriting.
• B)pharmacies hire uneducated personnel.
• C)nurses may change the doctors' orders.
• D)the pharmacist may use a different weight and measurement system.

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