A nurse manager is discussing medication errors with a group of nurses. Which statement by the nurses indicates the teaching was effective?
A. A nurse who observes the five rights will prevent all medication errors from occurring.
B. Nurses are always liable when a medication error occurs.
C. Handwritten orders are more frequently associated with medication errors than are typed orders.
D. An incorrect dose (based on weight) is ordered, dispensed, and administered to a client. The administering nurse and ordering clinician would be the only parties held accountable.
Answer: C
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