A patient with persistent vomiting has an oral medication due. Which action best prevents a route-related medication error?
Correct answer: D. Consult the prescriber about a suitable alternative route
- A. Give the dose with a small sip of water
- B. Change the medication to an injection independently
- C. Withhold the dose permanently without notification
- D. Consult the prescriber about a suitable alternative route
Explanation
The nurse should assess whether oral administration is safe and contact the prescriber about another route when necessary. Independently changing the route can alter absorption and create a medication error; the airway and safe swallowing take priority over routine administration.
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Safe medication administration covers oral, sublingual, buccal, topical, inhaled, enteral, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, including their absorption patterns and technique. It also includes medication rights, patient identification, documentation, allergy checks, injection site selection and prevention of errors, with route selection distinguished from dosage calculation.
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