MC Advantages of using the "Smart pump" include
A. Each unit in the facility can program specific data sets for commonly used medications on the unit.
B. The use of the pump provides error-free dosage administration based on common drug dosages.
C. Each hospital develops a standard by which all nursing units require the same drugs for client care, thereby decreasing the possibility of error.
D. The pump sets universal drug dosages for common medications administered to clients.
A
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