Multiple Choice
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.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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