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Causes and risk factors ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has a history of medication errors. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent medication errors? (Select all that apply.)
This is correct as checking the medication label against the MAR three times is one of the six rights of medication administration and helps to ensure accuracy and safety.
This is correct as using two client identifiers is another one of the six rights of medication administration and helps to verify the identity of the client.
This is correct as asking the client to state their name and date of birth is another way of verifying the identity of the client and can also help to engage them in their care.
This is incorrect as documenting the medication administration should be done as soon as possible after giving the medication to avoid errors and omissions.
This is correct as following the six rights of medication administration (right client, right medication, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation) is a standard practice that helps to prevent medication errors.
A) This is correct as checking the medication label against the MAR three times is one of the six rights of medication administration and helps to ensure accuracy and safety.
B) This is correct as using two client identifiers is another one of the six rights of medication administration and helps to verify the identity of the client.
C) This is correct as asking the client to state their name and date of birth is another way of verifying the identity of the client and can also help to engage them in their care.
D) This is incorrect as documenting the medication administration should be done as soon as possible after giving the medication to avoid errors and omissions.
E) This is correct as following the six rights of medication administration (right client, right medication, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation) is a standard practice that helps to prevent medication errors.