The nurse has just realized that the nurse committed a medication error by administering an antibiotic dosage greater than the dosage prescribed. The client does not appear to have experienced any obvious adverse effects. What action should the nurse perform first?

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Notification of the healthcare provider is an initial action after a medication error of this nature has taken place. A sentinel event is one that results in death or serious injury. The nursing supervisor may require notification but after the physician has been contacted. An incident report should be completed after the client's safety has been assured.

The Nurse Has Just Realized That the Nurse Committed a Medication