The nursing instructor teaches the students how medication errors can occur. Which common causes of errors will the instructor discuss?
1. The nurse does not validate a written order with the health care provider.
2. The nurse administers the incorrect drug.
3. The nurse miscalculates the medication dose.
4. The nurse misinterprets a health care provider's order.
5. The nurse does not check the client's identification band.
Correct Answer: 2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: As long as the health care provider's order is clear, there is no need to validate a written order.
Rationale 2: Medication errors can be related to misadministration.
Rationale 3: Medication errors can be related to miscalculations.
Rationale 4: Medication errors can be related to misinterpretations.
Rationale 5: Not correctly identifying a client may lead to giving the wrong client the medication.
Global Rationale: Medication errors can be related to misadministration, miscalculations, and misinterpretations. Not correctly identifying a client may lead to giving the wrong client the medication. As long as the health care provider's order is clear, there is no need to validate a written order.
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