A nurse administers a scheduled medication earlier than prescribed. The client remains stable, and no changes are observed. Which of the following is the best action for the nurse to take?
Consult the client to determine if the event requires notification.
Follow the facility’s protocols to record the error and inform the charge nurse.
Amend the medication record to match the prescribed timing.
Do not report the incident since the client remains stable.
The correct answer is to follow the facility’s protocols to ensure that the medication error is accurately recorded and reported to the charge nurse. Proper reporting allows for review, learning opportunities, and the prevention of future errors, even in cases where no harm was caused. Failing to report the event jeopardizes transparency and the integrity of quality improvement processes. Changing the timing in the records violates professional and ethical standards, and seeking the client’s input does not fulfill the nurse’s responsibility to document and escalate errors appropriately.
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