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A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of 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 because using two client identifiers, such as name and date of birth, is a standard safety measure to ensure that the right medication is given to the right client.
This is correct because checking the expiration date of the medication before administering it is another safety measure to prevent giving expired or ineffective medications to clients.
This is correct because comparing the medication label with the prescription three times (before, during, and after preparing the medication) is a recommended practice to prevent errors such as wrong dose, wrong route, or wrong time.
This is incorrect because administering the medication as soon as possible after receiving it from the pharmacy may increase the risk of errors due to haste or distraction. The nurse should follow the prescribed schedule and administer the medication within a reasonable time frame.
This is incorrect because documenting the medication administration after completing other tasks may lead to forgetting or omitting important information. The nurse should document the medication administration as soon as possible after giving it to the client.
A) This is correct because using two client identifiers, such as name and date of birth, is a standard safety measure to ensure that the right medication is given to the right client.
B) This is correct because checking the expiration date of the medication before administering it is another safety measure to prevent giving expired or ineffective medications to clients.
C) This is correct because comparing the medication label with the prescription three times (before, during, and after preparing the medication) is a recommended practice to prevent errors such as wrong dose, wrong route, or wrong time.
D) This is incorrect because administering the medication as soon as possible after receiving it from the pharmacy may increase the risk of errors due to haste or distraction. The nurse should follow the prescribed schedule and administer the medication within a reasonable time frame.
E) This is incorrect because documenting the medication administration after completing other tasks may lead to forgetting or omitting important information. The nurse should document the medication administration as soon as possible after giving it to the client.