The Nurse Is Working Hard to Prevent Medication Errors

The nurse is working hard to prevent medication errors. What interventions will assist the nurse in preventing most errors? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A) Always check the client's identification band prior to administration of medications.
B) Open all of the medications immediately prior to administration.
C) Tell healthcare providers that verbal orders will not be accepted.
D) Record the medication on the medication administration record (MAR) immediately prior to administration.
E) Validate all orders with another nurse prior to administration of medications.