Drug errors are most likely to occur at which time? Select all that apply
A) When transcribing the drug order
B) When verifying the client
C) When dispensing the drug
D) When charting after drug administration
E) When administering the drug
Ans: A, C, E
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Drug errors may occur in transcribing drug orders, when the drug is dispensed, or in administration of the drug. Nurses, as the drug administrators, serve as the last defense against drug errors. Verifying the client and charting after administration are two important areas to help prevent medication errors.
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