Most institutions have lists of abbreviations officially accepted for use in the institution. A hospital's regulations now require that the nurse write out the name of the drug morphine instead of using the abbreviation M. What is the best rationale for this requirement?

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Using the abbreviation M for morphine can be confusing because it can also stand for other medications such as magnesium or meropenem. This can put the client at risk of medication error if the wrong medication is administered. Therefore, it is safer for nurses to write out the full name of the drug to avoid confusion.

Most Institutions Have Lists of Abbreviations Officially Accepted for Use