Question

a nurse is participating in a committee to reduce medication errors on a medical unit. which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend? (select all that apply.) mark the area around the automated medication dispensing system. encourage the use of cell phones while dispensing medications. override the automated medication dispensing system during emergencies. provide the nurse administering medications with a vest. double check dosages of high-alert medications.

Explanation:

• Mark the area around the automated medication dispensing system: This creates a dedicated, distraction - free zone for medication dispensing, reducing errors from interruptions or distractions.
• Encourage the use of cell phones while dispensing medications: Using cell phones during medication dispensing is a distraction and increases the risk of errors, so this is incorrect.
• Override the automated medication dispensing system during emergencies: Overriding the system without proper checks can lead to errors. There should be proper protocols for emergencies, and overriding is not a good practice to reduce errors, so this is incorrect.
• Provide the nurse administering medications with a vest: A vest can signify that the nurse is in the process of administering medications, reducing interruptions from others, which helps in reducing errors.
• Double check dosages of high - alert medications: High - alert medications have a high risk of causing harm if dosed incorrectly. Double - checking their dosages is a standard safety measure to reduce errors.

Answer:

• Mark the area around the automated medication dispensing system.
• Provide the nurse administering medications with a vest.
• Double check dosages of high - alert medications.