A nurse discovers that a patient received a medicine intended for another patient. The patient is stable after the initial assessment. Which action should follow immediate patient care?
Correct answer: A. Complete an incident report and inform the appropriate senior nurse
- A. Complete an incident report and inform the appropriate senior nurse
- B. Alter the patient’s medication chart to match the medicine given
- C. Ask the patient to decide whether the prescriber should be informed
- D. Wait until the end of the shift before documenting the event
Explanation
After assessing and protecting the patient, the nurse should promptly report and document the medication incident according to policy. The medication record must remain accurate, and delaying or allowing the patient to decide risks further harm.
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