The nurse knows that the BEST method to prevent a medication error in administrating insulin is which of the following?
a. Two caregivers should double-check all insulin dosages before administration.
b. Make sure the client knows he or she is getting insulin.
c. Make sure to use proper aseptic technique.
d. Check the original order for errors.
a. Two caregivers should double-check all insulin dosages before administration.
FEEDBACK
a. All insulin dosages should be double-checked by two caregivers before administration.
b. Making sure the client knows he or she is getting insulin is important; however, double-checking with another caregiver is the best answer.
c. Making sure to use proper aseptic technique is always important, but this is not the best answer.
d. Checking the order is important; however, the question pertains to the administration of insulin.
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