Preventable medical errors have only recently been truly acknowledged and steps taken to correct the situation. It was the result of some highly publicized cases that brought this situation into public awareness
Which common medical errors do these cases represent? (Select all that apply.)
A) Drug–drug interactions
B) Large nurse–client ratio
C) Wrong-site surgery
D) Lack of laboratory results
E) Lack of observation
A, C, E
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A) Death is imminent. B) Side effects must be treated. C) Dosages are restricted. D) Patient may become sedated.
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