Asked by JOSHUA EDISON on Sep 29, 2024

What is the nurse's priority\bold{priority}priority action to protect a patient from medication error?

A) Reading medication labels at least 3 times before administering
B) Administering as many of the medications as possible at one time
C) Asking anxious family members to leave the room before giving a medication
D) Checking the patient's room number against the medication administration record

Medication Error

Any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the healthcare professional, patient, or consumer.

Administration Record

A document or digital log used in healthcare settings to record the administration of drugs and treatments to patients.

  • Prioritize actions to protect patients from medication errors.