A provider writes a medication order for "Zofran 4 mg IV every 4 hours PRN nausea/vomiting." The unit secretary incorrectly transcribes the order into the MAR, and the nurse administers 8 mg of Zofran to the patient. Who is responsible for this error?

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The nurse is ultimately responsible for ensuring the correct dose of medication is administered to the patient. Nurses are trained to verify orders, including the dose, route, time, and drug, before administration. Even if the transcription was incorrect, the nurse should have caught the error during the verification process.

A Provider Writes a Medication Order for "Zofran 4 Mg