The nurse administers a dose of ramipril (Altace) 2.5 mg to a client at 9 am. While documenting administration of the medication, the nurse discovers that 1.25 mg, not 2.5 mg, was the prescribed dose. The nurse assesses the client, completes an incident report, and notifies the physician and nursing supervisor of the error. What statement does the nurse add to the client's record?
A. An incident report was completed and filed.
B. Ramipril (Altace) 2.5 mg was administered at 9 am.
C. Twice the amount of the prescribed ramipril was administered at 9 am.
D. Client's blood pressure was 128/82 mm Hg after the administration of the incorrect dose of ramipril.
Answer: B. Ramipril (Altace) 2.5 mg was administered at 9 am.
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