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The nursing staff on the antepartal unit has leuprolide acetate and medroxyprogesterone acetate in the pharmacy for their clients. The nursing staff observed that the vials are similar in size and shape and could be confused. In order to promote client safety, the nursing staff should take what actions?

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The following actions should be taken by the Nursing staff inorder to promote client's safety on leuprolide acetate and medroxyprogesterone acetate administration;

__ petition the pharmacy to relocate one drug away form the other product to prevent the likelihood of picking a wrong due to the resemblance of the vials.

__ Communicate concerns,measures to remediate and final decisions to all staffs inorder to bring to their awareness the issues regarding the drugs.

__ Collaborate with pharmacy staff to develop a location that works well for both groups.

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