Question

A senior staff nurse observes a new graduate nurse prepare and administer medication for a client in their unit. The senior nurse notes that the graduate nurse bypassed the electronic medical record (EMR) medication scanning system and administered the medication directly to the client. Which action by the senior staff nurse is *most* appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Instruct the new graduate nurse on the importance of compliance with the EMR scanning system.

Answer

Chart that the medication was given in the electronic medical record.

Answer

Continue observing the new graduate nurse; no injury resulted from the medication administration.

Answer

Report the new graduate nurse to upper management.

Question 34 - Safety and Infection Control Practice Test for the NCLEX-RN Exam