A nurse administering medication to a patient realizes after the procedure that the dose given was higher than prescribed. What is the most appropriate first action for the nurse to take?
Document the error in the incident reporting system and seek guidance on the next steps.
Monitor the patient for any changes and report the error to prevent legal repercussions.
Inform the patient about the error and initiate appropriate further actions.
Notify the healthcare provider about the error and assess the patient for adverse effects.
The correct answer is to immediately notify the healthcare provider about the error and monitor the patient for adverse effects. This action prioritizes patient safety by ensuring timely clinical intervention. While documenting the error or informing the patient are important parts of the process, they do not address the immediate imperative of mitigating potential harm. Delaying notification or focusing on administrative tasks first can lead to missed opportunities for prompt care.
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