Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 2280 of 2368
Which use of informatics best helps reduce medication errors during administration?
- Barcode scanning to confirm the correct dose for the correct client at the correct time
- Printing paper copies of the medication record for the nurses to use on each shift
- Calling the pharmacy to verify each dose by phone before giving it to the client
- Writing the medication times on the client's whiteboard for the nurses to follow
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Correct answer: Barcode scanning to confirm the correct dose for the correct client at the correct time
Barcode scanning has reduced medication errors by ensuring the correct dose is given to the correct client at the correct time.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Quality and Evidence-based Practice: Using Informatics to Promote Quality. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026