The nurse has just realized that he committed a medication error by administering an antibiotic dosage greater than the dosage prescribed. The client does not appear to have experienced any obvious adverse effects
What action should the nurse perform first?
A) Report the actions as a sentinel event.
B) Contact the nursing supervisor.
C) Notify the client's physician.
D) Complete an incident report.
Ans: C
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Notification of the physician is an initial action after a medication error of this nature has taken place. A sentinel event is one that results in death or serious injury. The nursing supervisor may require notification but after the physician has been contacted. An incident report should be completed after the client's safety has been assured.
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