To Prevent Medication Errors,the Nurse Should

question 24

Multiple Choice

To prevent medication errors,the nurse should:

• A) Clarify illegible orders with the prescriber
• B) Document the medication before administration
• C) Read medication labels two times when preparing
• D) Prepare all of the client's medication for the shift at the same time

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