Midterm Proficiency Challenge
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A nurse withdraws a narcotic from the medication dispenser. When double checking the medication record, the order for the narcotic is expired. What is the nurse’s priority nursing action? Rationa... le The nurse should follow protocol and return the medication to its dispenser. There is no need to call the nurse manager because no error has yet occurred. Giving this medication to a patient is a violation of the six rights of medication administration. Calling the pharmacy may be necessary in some institutions, but a root cause analysis is not necessary. A nurse is preparing to administer medications to an elderly patient who is confused. To ensure that the six "rights" of medication are followed, the nurse will identify the patient with which actions? Return the medication to the medication dispenser according to protocol. Call the nurse manager to document and report the medication error. Assess the patient and determine if the medication is needed, and if so, administer as ordered. Call the pharmacy and initiate a root cause analysis for the medication error. [Show More]
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