The nurse recognizes that agency system checks are in place to decrease medication errors. Who commonly collaborates with the nurse on checking the accuracy of the medication prior to administration?
1. The nursing supervisor
2. The nursing unit manager
3. The pharmacist
4. The physician
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Pharmacists and nurses must collaborate on checking the accuracy and appropriateness of drug orders prior to patient administration. The physician does not commonly collaborate with the nurse on checking the accuracy of the medication prior to administration. The nursing unit manager does not commonly collaborate with the nurse on checking the accuracy of the medication prior to administration. The nursing supervisor does not commonly collaborate with the nurse on checking the accuracy of the medication prior to administration.
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