A nurse on the medical-surgical unit is caring for several very ill clients. One client says, "I was supposed to get my medications an hour ago." The nurse recognizes that medication errors can have what impact? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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Medication errors can indeed extend a client's length of hospital stay due to potential complications or the need for additional treatment. They can also lead to expensive legal costs for the facility if the client or their family decides to sue for malpractice. The facility's reputation can be damaged as news of the error spreads, potentially leading to a loss of trust from the public and future clients. Lastly, medication errors are a significant cause of preventable deaths during hospitalizations, highlighting the critical importance of accurate medication administration. Option D is incorrect because while medication errors can be physically devastating to the client, they typically do not directly physically affect the nurse.

A Nurse on the Medical-Surgical Unit Is Caring for Several