Which of the following statements regarding medication error rates is ethically accurate?
1. Error rates are acceptable when well below the national average.
2. Error rates are acceptable when associated costs exceed the costs necessary for preventative actions.
3. Error rates are never acceptable.
4. Error rates are only acceptable when associated costs are less than 5% of the facility's yearly profit.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The incidence of medication errors is never acceptable.
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