The nurse recognizes that agency system checks are in place to decrease medication incidents. Who commonly collaborates with the nurse on checking the accuracy of the medication prior to administration?

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Pharmacists are experts in medication knowledge and often collaborate with nurses to ensure medication accuracy prior to administration. Physicians may prescribe medications but may not always be involved in the actual administration process. Nursing unit managers and nursing supervisors may oversee medication administration, but they are not typically involved in the actual checking process.

The Nurse Recognizes That Agency System Checks Are in Place