On administering a medication, the RN realizes that she gave the incorrect amount. After assessing the patient, which action would not be appropriate for the nurse to take?

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The RN has a duty to act judiciously and prudently in the delivery of care to the patient. Failure to report a medication error could cause harm or even death. Along with risk of harm to the patient, the RN also risks legal and ethical consequences. Keeping a medication error to herself would be inappropriate, even if the nurse continued to assess the patient.

On Administering a Medication, the RN Realizes That She Gave