Which should the nurse do to identify medication errors in a patient's order? (Select all that apply.)
a. Clarify anything that is unreadable.
b. Check the order in a medication Kardex.
c. Clarify vague orders with the prescribing physician.
d. Ask the patient about the medication.
e. Identify the medication with an old medication record.
ANS: A, B, C
The nurse is responsible for checking that the medication order is correct. This may mean that you need to check the order you have in a medication Kardex and get clarification from the prescriber for any orders that are unclear.
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