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mrsjacobs44

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A nurse on the medicalsurgical unit is caring for several very ill clients. One client says, I was supposed to get my medications an hour ago. The nurse recognizes that medication errors can have what repercussions?
 
  1. Medication errors can potentially extend the client's length of hospital stay.
  2. Medication errors can result in expensive legal costs to the facility.
  3. Medication errors can damage the facility's reputation.
  4. Medication errors can be physically devastating to nurse and client.
  5. Medication errors cause preventable deaths during hospitalizations.

Question 2

The nurse is working in the risk management department to examine risks and minimize the number of medication errors. Which intervention can the nurse put in place to prevent errors?
 
  1. Make sure there is an overstock of all medications to ensure availability.
  2. Remove outdated reference books.
  3. Store all medication in well-lighted areas.
  4. Transfer all small amounts of medications into smaller containers to save space.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Medication errors can cause harm, which can extend the client's length of stay.
Rationale 2: If a medication error causes harm to a client, it can result in expensive legal fees for hospital defense.
Rationale 3: If the incidence of medication errors is publicized, it can cause the facility to be seen as unsafe or to be delivering substandard care.
Rationale 4: Medication errors can be physically devastating to clients but would be emotionally devastating to the nurse.
Rationale 5: Medication errors are the most common cause of morbidity and preventable death within hospitals.
Global Rationale: Medication errors can cause harm, which can extend the client's length of stay. If a medication error causes harm to a client, it can result in expensive legal fees for hospital defense. If the incidence of medication errors is publicized, it can cause the facility to be seen as unsafe or to be delivering substandard care. Medication errors are the most common cause of morbidity and preventable death within hospitals. Medication errors can be physically devastating to clients but would be emotionally devastating to the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Overstocking results in an increase in expired medications.
Rationale 2: Current reference books ensure current information, reducing medication errors.
Rationale 3: Medications should not be stored in the light or in extreme temperatures.
Rationale 4: Medications must be left in their original containers to prevent mixing up medications.
Global Rationale: Current reference books ensure current information, reducing medication errors. Overstocking results in an increase in expired medications. Medications should not be stored in the light or in extreme temperatures. Medications must be left in their original containers to prevent mixing up medications.




mrsjacobs44

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


blakcmamba

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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