What will the nurse identify as an example of an installed forcing functions or a system level firewall to prevent errors when providing patient care?
1. Prior to administration of insulin, two nurses check the dose.
2. Prior to obtaining a medication, height, weight, and allergies are recorded.
3. All medications are checked by two nurses prior to administration.
4. Undiluted potassium chloride is not available on critical care units.
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Rationale 1: This is not an example of an installed forcing function or a system level firewall.
Rationale 2: This is not an example of an installed forcing function or a system level firewall.
Rationale 3: This is not an example of an installed forcing function or a system level firewall.
Rationale 4: This is an example of an installed forcing function or a system level firewall.
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