The nurse is planning to prepare medications for assigned patients. Which actions should the nurse take to ensure a safe environment while preparing the medications? (Select all that apply.)
a. Find a laboratory value for a physician as requested.
b. Place a "no interruption sign" on the door of the medication room.
c. Answer a patient's call-light after checking the medication administration record.
d. Listen to information provided by the charge nurse about a newly admitted patient.
e. Ask coworkers to provide you with time to concentrate while preparing medication.
ANS: B, E
B. E. Efforts to reduce medication errors include identifying "no interruption" zones and asking coworkers for time to concentrate while preparing medications. A. C. D. Finding laboratory values, answering a call-light, and listening to the charge nurse provide information are all distractions that could lead to medication errors.
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