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NCLEX RN Practice Question

A nurse administering medication to a patient realizes after the procedure that the dose given was higher than prescribed. What is the most appropriate first action for the nurse to take?

  • Monitor the patient for any changes and report the error to prevent legal repercussions.

  • Notify the healthcare provider about the error and assess the patient for adverse effects.

  • Inform the patient about the error and initiate appropriate further actions.

  • Document the error in the incident reporting system and seek guidance on the next steps.

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