What steps should be taken in the case of a medication error?

a. Report the error immediately according to institutional policy.
b. Alter the record to conceal the error if no harm was done.
c. Document the error in the patient’s record.
d. Do not discuss the error, but take actions to safeguard the patient in the event of an
adverse reaction.


a. Report the error immediately according to institutional policy.

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