Medication errors (select all that apply):
A)are preventable.
B)are less prevalent in children and elderly.
C)cause an increase in health care cost.
D)can occur when the six rights of medication administration are not adhered to.
E)can result in tragic outcomes including death.

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Medication errors are preventable and can result in tragic outcomes including death. They can occur when the six rights of medication administration are not adhered to, which includes the right patient, right medication, right dose, right time, right route, and right documentation. These errors cause an increase in healthcare costs as well. It is untrue that medication errors are less prevalent in children and elderly.

Medication Errors (Select All That Apply)