A nurse is administering medications to a group of clients. Which situation is an example of a medication error?
A. The wrong dose of a medication is drawn up but is caught and corrected prior to administration.
B. A medication is administered to a client with no allergies, yet an anaphylactic response occurs.
C. A medication is administered in liquid form instead of tablet form due to the client's difficulty swallowing.
D. A client experiences unexpected hypotension as a result of medication administration.
Answer: A
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