You are observing one of the RNs on the unit administer medication. What action by the nurse would lead you to conclude there is a risk for a medication error?
A)Answering a physician's page while giving medication
B)Documenting in military time
C)Asking for help with calculations
D)Holding a medication that the patient questions

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Answering the phone during medication administration puts the nurse at risk for making an error. It is important not to interrupt the process of administering medications to prevent error. All other options are correct ways of handling medication administration.

You Are Observing One of the RNs on the Unit