Why is the nurse writing out the name of the drug morphine sulfate instead of using the abbreviation MS?
1. The hospital has placed MS on its list of do-not-use abbreviations.
2. The Joint Commission requires that the abbreviation MS not be used.
3. Using the abbreviation MS puts the client at risk of medication error.
4. Computerized charting systems will not accept the abbreviation MS.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Although the hospital has probably placed MS on its list of do-not-use abbreviations, The Joint Commission does require that the abbreviation not be used.
Rationale 2: The Joint Commission does require that the abbreviation not be used; however ,client safety is the primary reason.
Rationale 3: The best answer is that using the abbreviation MS puts the client at risk of medication error.
Rationale 4: Although some computerized charting systems will not accept the abbreviation MS, the best reason is for client safety.
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