The student nurse is preparing medications for administration. Which factor would most likely contribute to making a mistake?
a. Preparing the medication in a quiet area, with drug reference materials.
b. The careful review of the medication order by a pharmacist, prior to dispensing.
c. An anxious nurse asking to get to the medication cart for her medications.
d. An instructor asking questions, and allowing time to think or look up responses.
Answer: c. An anxious nurse asking to get to the medication cart for her medications.
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