Who is legally responsible for patient safety and any medications ...

[gonzo233]

Who is legally responsible for patient safety and any medications errors that may occur?

Question 2

When receiving a verbal order, the Registered Nurse should perform which three tasks to ensure its accuracy?

[javimendoza7]

Answer to Question 1

The person administering the medication is legally responsible for patient safety and any medication errors that may occur.

Answer to Question 2

When receiving a verbal order, the nurse should:

1. write it down

2. read it back

3. get confirmation from the prescriber

[gonzo233]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amcvicar]

Great answer, keep it coming