Which of the Following Statements Regarding Medication Error Rates Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding medication error rates is ethically accurate?

• A)Error rates are acceptable when well below the national average.
• B)Error rates are acceptable when associated costs exceed the costs necessary for preventative actions.
• C)Error rates are never acceptable.
• D)Error rates are only acceptable when associated costs are less than 5% of the facility's yearly profit.

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