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How can a nurse help prevent errors that result because of failed communication? Ask the charge nurse to verify all orders Use abbreviations as often as possible Clarify any unclear orders with the healthcare provider Use trailing zeros in all medication doses Select all of the abbreviations that are on the Joint Commission's "Do Not Use Abbreviation List. U, U iu QD QOD QID MSO4 Q PRN
What do you first if you make medication error? * Assess the client for any adverse effects Report the error to the Risk Management Department Contact the healthcare provider Document using accurate, objective information The client asks the nurse if they can crush all of their medications. Which medication will the nurse inform the client CANNOT be crushed? aspirin EC acetaminophen rapid release simvastatin diphenhydramine hcl