If a Nurse Commits a Medication Error, She Should Do

question 14

Multiple Choice

If a nurse commits a medication error, she should do all of the following except

• A) Have another nurse assigned to the patient.
• B) Check for adverse reactions to the erroneous medication.
• C) Report the error to the prescribing physician.
• D) Fill out an incident report per facility procedures.

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Definitions:

Third-Party Intervention

The involvement of an external entity in resolving disputes or conflicts between other parties, aiming to facilitate a negotiated solution.

Mediator

A neutral third party who facilitates a negotiated solution by using reasoning, persuasion, and suggestions for alternatives.

Arbitrator

A neutral third party tasked with making a decision in a dispute between two or more parties.

Third-Party Intervention

A process in which an external individual or entity gets involved in a conflict or negotiation to assist the parties in reaching a resolution, often used in mediation and dispute resolution contexts.