Medication errors (select all that apply): a. are preventable. ...

[jeatrice]

Medication errors (select all that apply):
 
  a. are preventable.
  b. are less prevalent in children and elderly.
  c. cause an increase in health care cost.
  d. can occur when the six rights of medication administration are not adhered to.
  e. can result in tragic outcomes including death.
  f.
  occur in the hospital setting only.

Question 2

A nurse is administering a medication at the bedside. Which of the following actions should be the first priority?
 
  a. Document the administration of the medication.
  b. Establish the identity of the client.
  c. Recheck the medication label.
  d. Obtain orange juice for the client to take with the medication.

[ong527]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

[jeatrice]

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