High-Alert Medication Safety Protocols

Medium Safety And Infection Control Error Prevention

A nurse is preparing to administer a high-alert medication to a patient. The medication requires a double-check from another registered nurse before administration. To ensure safety and prevent errors, the nurse should take which of the following actions?

Administer the medication without any additional verification.

Check the medication with a licensed practical nurse (LPN) because they are trained as well.

Perform an independent check of the medication and dosage before the second nurse verifies.

Request the second nurse to check the medication in a different location.

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