Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
A nurse administers ranitidine (Zantac) instead of cetirizine (Zyrtec) to an 8-year-old with asthma. The client has suffered no adverse effects. The nurse tells the charge nurse of the incident but fears disciplinary action. The charge nurse should tell the nurse:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Reporting the error helps identify system problems to improve client safety, promoting a culture of transparency and quality improvement.