Question

The nurse is performing the first check for safe medication administration prior to administering metronidazole to Ms. Winder. He notes that the label is incorrect. What error did the nurse discover? What steps should the nurse take to minimize the risk of making a medication error? Watch the video and record your response to the question using one of the following recording options.

Answer 1

1. What error nurse should discover?

Error: Error on mislabelled medication.

2. Minimizing medication error:

Checking patient identity.

Having dosage calculator checked independently by another health care professional before drug administration.

Ensure the medication given at correct time.

Minimize interruption during drugs time.

Standard order form.

Make policies and prescription on medications administration.

Adequate education and training.