Prevention and Education
Prevention and Education ( 6 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client. The nurse scans the barcode on the medication and the client's wristband. The nurse notices that the medication name on the computer screen does not match the medication name on the label. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
This is not a safe action to take when there is a discrepancy between the barcode and the label of a medication. It could result in administering the wrong medication to a client, which could cause harm or adverse effects. It also does not address the source of the error or prevent its recurrence.
This is not a sufficient action to take when there is a discrepancy between the barcode and the label of a medication. It could lead to confirmation bias, where the nurse overlooks or ignores the discrepancy and assumes that the medication is correct. It also does not address the source of the error or prevent its recurrence.
This is not an appropriate action to take when there is a discrepancy between the barcode and the label of a medication. It could delay the administration of the medication or create confusion about which medication is correct. It also does not address the source of the error or prevent its recurrence.
This is the safest action to take when there is a discrepancy between the barcode and the label of a medication. It prevents administering the wrong medication to a client, which could cause harm or adverse effects. It also alerts the pharmacy of a possible error in dispensing or labelling the medication.
This is the safest action to take when there is a discrepancy between the barcode and the label of a medication. It prevents administering the wrong medication to a client, which could cause harm or adverse effects. It also alerts the pharmacy of a possible error in dispensing or labelling the medication.
Incorrect choices:
a) Administer the medication as prescribed and document the discrepancy: This is not a safe action to take when there is a discrepancy between the barcode and the label of a medication. It could result in administering the wrong medication to a client, which could cause harm or adverse effects. It also does not address the source of the error or prevent its recurrence.
b) Check the medication label and the prescription order again: This is not a sufficient action to take when there is a discrepancy between the barcode and the label of a medication. It could lead to confirmation bias, where the nurse overlooks or ignores the discrepancy and assumes that the medication is correct. It also does not address the source of the error or prevent its recurrence.
c) Contact the pharmacist and verify the medication: This is not an appropriate action to take when there is a discrepancy between the barcode and the label of a medication. It could delay the administration of the medication or create confusion about which medication is correct. It also does not address the source of the error or prevent its recurrence.