A nurse has administered the wrong medication to a patient.Which of the following is the highest-priority nursing action at this time?

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When it is discovered that an error has been made,the nurse should immediately check the patient.The physician should be notified promptly,and any orders the physician gives must be followed.The nurse manager or charge nurse also needs to be notified at once.

A Nurse Has Administered the Wrong Medication to a Patient