Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 427 of 2368
While scanning a client's wristband and a medication, the barcode system gives an error alert. Which action should the nurse take?
- Override the alert because it is likely a technology glitch
- Give the medication and report the alert after the shift
- Ask a colleague to scan the medication again without checking the rights
- Investigate the alert before giving the medication
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Correct answer: Investigate the alert before giving the medication
The error may signal a client safety concern, so the nurse must investigate it before giving the medication.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Legal/Ethical: CHECKING THE RIGHTS OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026