Re: Registered Nurse
I wouldn't be too worried, you did the right thing by reporting the incident. Just think of it as a learning experience you'll will always look back on when other's question the need for checking the five pt rights.
Once upon a time...
I was working my floor during the very early morn and I was just about to administer Protonix.. When I removed the bottle, I noted that the color was the same as any Protonix bottle, the shape was a little shy of the norm. On closer examination, I noticed that it indeed was not Protonix but Ceftazidime. I don't know what adverse effects this could have caused my patient and am thankful I did not have to find out! I shared the evidence of mislabeling to pharmacy after my shift had ended.
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