In the event of a medication error, the nurse's first responsibility is to:
1. Contact the physician
2. Fill out an incident report
3. Notify their supervisor
4. Ensure the client's safety
ANS: 4
The client's safety and well-being are the top priority. The nurse is responsible for contacting the physician, notifying the supervisor, and documenting the event only after assessing and examin-ing the client's condition.
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