Which of the Following Statements Correctly Identifies Factors That Contribute

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly identifies factors that contribute to medication errors?

• A)A nurse who observes the five rights will prevent all medication errors from occurring.
• B)Nurses are always liable when a medication error occurs.
• C)Handwritten orders are more frequently associated with medication errors than are typed orders.
• D)An incorrect dose (based on weight)is ordered,dispensed,and administered to a patient.The administering nurse and ordering clinician would be the only parties held accountable.

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