The nurse is administering medications to patients using a bar-scanning device that scans the patient's identification bracelet and the medication to be administered to avoid a medication error.What types of errors does this bar-scanning device prevent? Select all that apply.
A) Errors of commission
B) Errors of omission
C) Errors in planning
D) Errors in execution
E) Errors in assessment

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A medication error is an error of commission because it is something that is done incorrectly.A bar scanner would not prevent the nurse from missing an order or forgetting to give a medication,which would be errors of omission.The nurse administering medication is not planning care.Making a medication error would be an error in execution.There is no such thing as an error in assessment.

The Nurse Is Administering Medications to Patients Using a Bar-Scanning