The nurse educator in the local hospital is preparing a teaching plan for staff nurses on using medication abbreviations in nursing documentation
What is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan concerning acceptable abbreviations? Select all that apply.
a. They are based on Joint Commission recommendations.
b. They are commonly used by the pharmacy department.
c. They are most commonly used by nurses.
d. They are based on policies of the facility.
A, D
The nurse should write out drug names and dosages in full. Abbreviations can be easily confused and many are not universally understood. However, you will see and use some abbreviations when administering and documenting medications. Always do so carefully because some may be similar and confusing. Consult The Joint Commission's official Do Not Use list and know the acceptable abbreviations used in your facility.
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