Janice is preparing an antineoplastic medication to administer to their patient. Which practice will help prevent an error from occurring? A. Rounding up on the dose so the patient does not miss any drug B. Skipping dose calculation because pharmacy already verified the dose C. Returning the drug to pharmacy because the drug is mixed in an incompatible diluent D. Asking the charge nurse how to administer the drug
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Rounding up on the dose so the patient does not miss any drug - This is not a good practice as it can lead to overdosing the patient. The exact dose prescribed by the doctor should be administered. B. Skipping dose calculation because pharmacy already verified Show more…
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