Practice Question
Which of the following actions should be taken immediately after recognizing a medication error to ensure patient safety?
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Correct Answer:
Assess the patient for any adverse reactions or changes in condition.
Rationale:
🔴 The first nursing priority after identifying a medication error is to assess the client’s condition for any adverse effects or physiological changes.
🔴 Immediate assessment ensures early detection of potential harm, allowing prompt intervention and stabilization if necessary.
🔴 After ensuring patient safety, the nurse should notify the provider, document objectively, and complete an incident report according to facility policy.
🔴 The focus must always remain on patient safety first, not administrative documentation.
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This question is from Custom Fundamentals Midterm Exam Fall 2025 which contains 73 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
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