The nurse is working with a group of students and asks them to list the common causes of medication errors.Which of the following are among the common causes of medication errors? (Select all that apply.)

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Medication safety is a priority goal for safe nursing practice.It begins by having a thorough understanding of the medications you administer and whether patients have any drug allergies.Then it is important for you to follow safe preparation and administration standards,which are part of the six rights of medication administration.There are many causes of medication errors,including distractions,illegible handwriting,drug product nomenclature,labeling errors,medication unavailable,and excessive workload.

The Nurse Is Working with a Group of Students and Asks