NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
Which medication error prevention strategy is most effective in reducing medication administration errors?
Barcode scanning systems significantly reduce medication administration errors by verifying the '5 rights' at the bedside.
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Question: Which medication error prevention strategy is most effective in reducing medication administration errors?
Answer options:
- Double-checking all medications with another nurse. ✅ Using a barcode scanning system.
- Administering medications at the same time each day.
- Educating patients about their medications.
Correct answer: Using a barcode scanning system.
Explanation: Barcode scanning systems significantly reduce medication administration errors by verifying the '5 rights' at the bedside.
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