Question

a nurse is performing the first check for safe medication administration prior to administering metronidazole to ms winder. he notes that the label is incorrect. whar error did the nurse discover? what steps should the nurse take to minimize the risk of making a medication error

Answer 1

The label should be correct with the name, age, sex, name of medication, dosage, route and date and time of administration. If anything not found, it may result in a mistake.

Check everything written in the physicians order and label is correct

Check for the inpatient number and name

Check whether the patient is allergic to any medication.

Give test dose if needed with date and time and check for any reaction.

Explain about the possible side effects.

Immediately notify physician incase of emergency.