Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing an educational training session about collaborating with the provider to prevent medication errors. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Providers should cosign all verbal prescriptions. This is essential to prevent medication errors by ensuring accountability and double-checking the accuracy of the prescription. Cosigning adds an additional layer of safety by involving another healthcare professional in the process. Reading back prescriptions (A) is important for all medications, not just high alert ones, to confirm understanding. Utilizing assistive personnel as a witness (C) may introduce potential for miscommunication or errors. Safe abbreviations (D) should be used by all healthcare professionals, not just providers, to reduce errors.