Question

a nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client. the nurse should identify that which of the following factors contributes to medication errors? (select all that apply.)
the use of automated dispensing systems
administereng a generic medication
administering medication outside of prescribed time intervals
failing to administer a medication
incorrect dose of the prescribed medication administered to the client

Explanation:

• "The use of automated dispensing systems" usually reduces errors, not cause them.
• "Administering a generic medication" is standard practice and not an error source.
• "Administering medication outside of prescribed time intervals" is a medication administration error (wrong time).
• "Failing to administer a medication" is a medication error (omission).
• "Incorrect dose of the prescribed medication administered to the client" is a medication error (wrong dose).

Answer:

• Administering medication outside of prescribed time intervals
• Failing to administer a medication
• Incorrect dose of the prescribed medication administered to the client