The nurse is administering medications to patients using a bar-scanning device that scans the patient's identification bracelet and the medication to be administered to avoid a medication error. What types of errors does this bar-scanning device prevent?
a. Errors of commission
b. Errors of omission
c. Errors in planning
d. Errors in execution
e. Errors in assessment
ANS: A, D
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An instructor explains precautions that nurses can take when dealing with the possibility of exposure to blood and bodily fluids. The instructor identifies that additional guidance is needed when a student says:
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