Nurses Need to Be Involved in the Prevention of Medication

Nurses need to be involved in the prevention of medication errors.Which are some strategies for preventing medication errors? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A) Verify the identity of the patient by asking for name and date of birth.
B) Ask the patient about allergies to food or medication.
C) Administer the medication without knowing its use and side effects.
D) Check drug calculations and doses accurately.
E) Document PO medications only.