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RN VATI Pharmacology S 2019 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse accidently removes celecoxib from an automated medication dispensing system (AMDS) instead of citalopram and almost administers the wrong medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Report the incident to the nurse manager. This is the appropriate action to take because it ensures that the near-miss error is documented and investigated to prevent future occurrences. Reporting to the nurse manager allows for appropriate follow-up, analysis, and possible system improvements to prevent similar errors.
Choice B is incorrect because documenting that the pharmacy sent the incorrect medication does not address the root cause of the error, which is the nurse's actions.
Choice C is incorrect because contacting the provider to change the prescription is not necessary in this scenario as the error was caught before administration.
Choice D is incorrect because placing the unwrapped celecoxib back into the AMDS poses a risk of it being mistakenly administered in the future.
Overall, choice A is the most appropriate as it prioritizes patient safety and quality improvement.
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