The physician ordered an oral medication. The nurse incorrectly administered the medication intravenously. What does the best analysis of the nurse's action reveal?

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If the nurse administered the medication intravenously, it cannot be retrieved as it has already entered the bloodstream. While there may be potential consequences for the nurse's mistake, such as disciplinary action or legal repercussions, the question specifically asks for the best analysis of the nurse's action, which is that the medication cannot be retrieved.

The Physician Ordered an Oral Medication