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Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for you to take in this situation?
Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for you to take in this situation?
- Confront the nurse and report her mistake to the supervisor (correct)
- Ask the nurse to inform the patient and apologize for the mistake
- Inform the patient's family about the mistake and seek their advice
- Keep the mistake a secret and monitor the patient for any adverse reactions
Which of the following is the most common reason for medication errors in healthcare settings?
Which of the following is the most common reason for medication errors in healthcare settings?
- Patient non-compliance
- Inadequate staffing levels
- Poor communication between healthcare professionals (correct)
- Lack of knowledge or training
What is the potential harm of not reporting medication errors?
What is the potential harm of not reporting medication errors?
- Legal consequences for the healthcare professional responsible
- No harm, as long as the mistake is corrected quickly
- Decreased trust in the healthcare system by patients
- Increased risk of harm to the patient (correct)
