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gonzo233

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on: Jul 3, 2018
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?


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javimendoza7

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
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

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

jojobee318

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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