The nurse receives a verbal order for subcutaneous insulin but gives the insulin IV instead to a client in the intensive care unit (ICU).Which medication errors have been committed?
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A verbal order for medication, especially in critical care settings, should be avoided when possible due to the risk of miscommunication. Administering a medication via the wrong route (IV instead of subcutaneously) is a direct medication error that can have serious implications for patient safety.

The Nurse Receives a Verbal Order for Subcutaneous Insulin but Gives