The nurse is administering medications to a patient. Which actions by the nurse during this process are consistent with promoting safe delivery of care (select all that apply)?

Question

a. Throws away a medication that is not labeled
b. Uses a hand sanitizer before preparing a medication
c. Identifies the patient by the room number on the door
d. Checks lab test results before administering a diuretic
e. Gives the patient a list of current medications upon discharge

Answer 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
National Patient Safety Goals have been established to promote safe delivery of care. The nurse should use at least two reliable ways to identify the patient such as asking the patient's full name and date of birth before medication administration. Other actions that improve patient safety include performing hand hygiene, disposing of unlabeled medications, completing appropriate assessments before administering medications, and giving a list of the current medicines to the patient and caregiver before discharge.