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This statement shows that the client understands the importance of monitoring for adverse reactions and communicating with the nurse.

This statement shows that the client is aware of their role in preventing medication errors by verifying the name, dose, and route of the medication.

This statement shows that the client is willing to seek clarification and education about their medication regimen.

This is a later step in a root cause analysis, after gathering information and evidence. Identifying contributing factors helps to determine the underlying causes and system failures that allowed the error to occur.

This is another later step in a root cause analysis, after identifying contributing factors. Implementing corrective actions involves developing and testing solutions that address the root causes and improve patient safety.

This is the final step in a root cause analysis, after implementing corrective actions. Communicating the findings and recommendations involves sharing lessons learned, best practices, and feedback with those who are affected by or involved in preventing similar errors.

This is not a safe way to dispose of expired or unused medications. It can expose others, such as children, pets, or scavengers, to potentially harmful substances. It can also allow medications to leach into landfills or groundwater.

This is not a safe way to manage expired or unused medications. It can lead to medication errors, such as taking the wrong medication, the wrong dose, or an ineffective or harmful medication. It can also encourage self-medication or sharing of medications with others without medical supervision.

This is not an environmentally friendly way to dispose of expired or unused medications. It can contaminate water sources or aquatic life with pharmaceuticals. It can also damage plumbing or sewage systems.

This is not a safe action to take when there is a discrepancy between the barcode and the label of a medication. It could result in administering the wrong medication to a client, which could cause harm or adverse effects. It also does not address the source of the error or prevent its recurrence.

This is not a sufficient action to take when there is a discrepancy between the barcode and the label of a medication. It could lead to confirmation bias, where the nurse overlooks or ignores the discrepancy and assumes that the medication is correct. It also does not address the source of the error or prevent its recurrence.

This is not an appropriate action to take when there is a discrepancy between the barcode and the label of a medication. It could delay the administration of the medication or create confusion about which medication is correct. It also does not address the source of the error or prevent its recurrence.

This statement shows that the nursing student does not understand how intuition can lead to cognitive biases, heuristics, or shortcuts that can impair clinical reasoning and judgment. Intuition can be influenced by emotions, assumptions, stereotypes, or previous experiences that may not be relevant or applicable to the current situation. Nursing students should use evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and clinical guidelines when making clinical decisions.

This statement shows that the nursing student does not understand how abbreviations and acronyms can cause communication errors, confusion, or misinterpretation among health care providers. Abbreviations and acronyms can have multiple meanings, vary by context or setting, or be easily mistaken for other words or symbols. Nursing students should use clear, concise, and standardized terminology when documenting.

This statement shows that the nursing student does not understand how working longer shifts can increase fatigue, stress, burnout, or distraction among health care providers. Working longer shifts can impair physical, mental, and emotional well-being, as well as performance, attention, memory, and decision-making skills. Nursing students should work reasonable hours, take breaks, and ensure adequate rest and sleep. They should also use effective handoff techniques, such as SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation).

This statement shows that the client understands the importance of monitoring for adverse reactions and communicating with the nurse.

This statement shows that the client is taking an active role in preventing medication errors by verifying their identity and medication.

This statement shows that the client is seeking information and clarification about their medication, which can enhance their safety and adherence.