Drug administration is a multiple, complex process that involves more than one person. The potential for a medication error can occur during any step in that process. Which individual would not be involved in the process?
1. Pharmacist
2. Health care provider
3. Client
4. Nurse manager
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The pharmacist is always involved in the process.
Rationale 2: The health care provider is always involved in the process.
Rationale 3: The client is always involved in the process.
Rationale 4: The nurse manager would only be involved in the process if there were a problem on the unit with medication administration.
Global Rationale: The nurse manager would only be involved in the process if there were a problem on the unit with medication administration. The pharmacist, health care provider, ad client are always involved in the process.
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