Medication errors have been on the rise over the past decade. A national initiative to minimize or eliminate the errors can be supported through which of the following responses?
A)Electronic medical administration records are generated weekly and compared to the clients' physician orders.
B)The client's medication administration record is compared to the client's identification bracelet before the medication is given.
C)The bar codes of the nurse, client's identification bracelet, and prescription medication are scanned and compared.
D)The client's medication administration record bar code is compared to the clients' prescription medications.

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Scanning bar codes of the nurse, client's identification bracelet, and prescription medication before administering the medication ensures the right medication is being given to the right patient at the right time. This process can reduce errors and increase medication safety. Option A and D can help in reducing medication errors, but scanning bar codes provides an additional layer of safety. Option B only verifies the client's identity but does not confirm the medication being administered.

Medication Errors Have Been on the Rise Over the Past