The Nurse Makes a Medication Error

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse makes a medication error. Which action will the nurse take first?

• A) Prepare an incident report so that the facility can determine the cause of the error.
• B) Explain to the patient that a medication error has occurred, and notify the nurse manager.
• C) Assess the patient for any adverse reactions and notify the prescriber.
• D) Document the medication given, how the patient responded, and the corrective actions taken.

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