ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 100 Exam 4 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse misreads the electronic medication administration record (MAR) and administers twice the amount of antihypertensive medication that was ordered for the client. When realizing the mistake, the first action should be to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: check the client's BP & HR. This is the first action to take because administering twice the amount of antihypertensive medication can lead to adverse effects like low blood pressure and decreased heart rate. Checking the client's vital signs will help assess the immediate impact of the medication error and determine if any interventions are needed to stabilize the client.
A: telling the nurse manager can be done later but is not the immediate priority.
C: notifying the charge nurse & client's physician is important but not the first step as assessing the client's condition comes first.
D: submitting an occurrence report is important for documentation but should not be the initial response to a medication error.
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