Which practice has the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggested in order to decrease the risk of medication errors?
A) Computerized order entry with a drug bar code system
B) Medications automatically dispensed to patients at predetermined times
C) Use of medication nurses to administer all ordered medications
D) Have patients' medications kept at the bedside for self-administration
Answer: A) Computerized order entry with a drug bar code system
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