Question

A charge nurse is discussing medication administration policy with a newly licensed nurse. The newly licensed nurse shown an understanding of the policy by identifying which of the following situations as requiring the completion of an incident report?

A) Administration of a routine antibiotic
B) A medication error that the client didn't notice
C) Administration of a prescribed pain medication
D) Routine assessment of vital signs

Answer 1

The completion of an incident report is required for a medication error that the client didn't notice.

Step-by-step explanation:

The newly licensed nurse correctly identified a medication error that the client didn't notice as a situation requiring the completion of an incident report. Incident reports are used to document any unexpected events or errors that occur during patient care, including medication errors. By reporting medication errors, healthcare facilities can identify patterns, implement corrective actions, and prevent future errors.