The physician makes a calculation error that leads to the patient receiving a serious medication error. This error was overlooked by the pharmacist and the nurse who administered the dose as ordered
What is true of the liability in this case? 1. It is solely the liability of the nurse who had the last opportunity to correct the error.
2. It is shared by all three of these professionals.
3. It is solely the liability of the physician who made the original calculation error.
4. It is shared by the physician and the pharmacist who dispensed the medication as written.
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Rationale: The liability in this situation is shared by all three professionals. The physician, pharmacist, and nurse form a 3-tiered system of checks and balances to prevent medication errors.
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