An RN interprets a scribbled medication order by the attending physician as 25 mg,administers the dose to the patient,and then discovers that the dose was,in fact,15 mg.Who would ultimately be held responsible for the error?

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The nurse administering the medication is ultimately responsible for ensuring that they have the correct medication order, and for confirming the dosage with the prescribing physician or pharmacist if there is any confusion or uncertainty. While the attending physician may have written the unclear medication order, it is the nurse's responsibility to clarify the order before administering the medication.

An RN Interprets a Scribbled Medication Order by the Attending