Asked by Erika Lundy on May 06, 2024
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The nurse is preparing to administer medications to two patients with the same last name. After the administration, the nurse realizes that did not check the identification of the patient before administering medication. Which action should the nurse complete first?
A) Return to the room to check and assess the patient.
B) Administer the antidote to the patient immediately.
C) Alert the charge nurse that a medication error has occurred.
D) Complete proper documentation of the medication error in the patient's chart.
Identification
The process of recognizing or establishing the identity of a person or thing.
Medication Error
Any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or harm to a patient while the medication is in the control of the healthcare professional, patient, or consumer.
- Utilize expertise in mitigating and overseeing mistakes related to medication.
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Zybrea KnightMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When an error occurs, the patient's safety and well-being are the top priorities. You first assess and examine the patient's condition and notify the health care provider of the incident as soon as possible. The nurse's first priority is to establish the safety of the patient by assessing the patient. Second, notify the charge nurse and the health care provider. Administer antidote if required. Finally, the nurse needs to complete proper documentation.
Learning Objectives
- Utilize expertise in mitigating and overseeing mistakes related to medication.
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