Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
The nurse identifies a medication error involving a client with a colostomy. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Notifying the physician and completing an incident report is the first action after a medication error to ensure proper follow-up and documentation. Administering medication, monitoring, or educating the client are secondary steps after reporting. CN: Safety and infection control; CL: Synthesize