Multiple Choice
A nurse is passing medications when interrupted by a colleague.Upon resuming work,the nurse realizes a medication was given to the wrong patient.What should the first action be?
A) Document the medication error according to hospital policy.
B) Keep the medication error to him/herself.
C) Tell the immediate supervisor or charge nurse.
D) Keep the medication error to him/herself,but assess the patient every hour.
Correct Answer:
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