ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
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A nurse is preparing an educational training session about collaborating with the provider to prevent medication errors. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Providers should cosign all verbal prescriptions. This is essential to prevent medication errors by ensuring accountability and double-checking the accuracy of the prescription. Cosigning adds an additional layer of safety by involving another healthcare professional in the process. Reading back prescriptions (
A) is important for all medications, not just high alert ones, to confirm understanding. Utilizing assistive personnel as a witness (
C) may introduce potential for miscommunication or errors. Safe abbreviations (
D) should be used by all healthcare professionals, not just providers, to reduce errors.
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