Medication errors (select all that apply):
a. are preventable.
b. are less prevalent in children and elderly.
c. cause an increase in health care cost.
d. can occur when the six rights of medication administration are not adhered to.
e. can result in tragic outcomes including death.
f.
occur in the hospital setting only.
ANS: A, C, D, E
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a. Residents and patients b. The nursing team c. Doctors d. The health team