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The nurse is performing the third check of medication administration with the client and notes the birthdate in the electronic health record and the birthdate on the medication label do not match. What action should the nurse take next? Answers: A- Di A Hold the medication.. B Contact the pharmacy. Notify the charge nurse. Continue client identification.

Name: the nurse is performing the third check of medication administration with the client and notes the birthdate in the electronic health record and the birthdate on the medication label do not 96026
Uploaded: 2024-06-14T19:00:05-08:00
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Description: the nurse is performing the third check of medication administration with the client and notes the birthdate in the electronic health record and the birthdate on the medication label do not 96026

          The nurse is performing the third check of medication administration with the client and notes the birthdate in the electronic health record and the birthdate on the medication label do not match. What action should the nurse take next?
Answers: A- Di
A Hold the medication..
B Contact the pharmacy.
Notify the charge nurse.
Continue client identification.

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06/14/2024

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- The nurse should immediately stop the administration of the medication to avoid any potential harm due to a possible misidentification of the client. Show more…

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The nurse is performing the third check of medication administration with the client and notes the birthdate in the electronic health record and the birthdate on the medication label do not match. What action should the nurse take next? Answers: A- Di A Hold the medication.. B Contact the pharmacy. Notify the charge nurse. Continue client identification.