Once a technology has become well-established, it becomes much easier to deviate from the path that has been laid out by the technical requirements.
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The physician ordered Platinol 75 mg/ m IV for a 51-year-old male with non-small cell lung cancer. The pharmacy has sent the medication to the unit and upon verification of the medication, the nurse reads the labels as: Carboplatin 75mg/m2 V. The oncology nurse:& Returns the medication to pharmacy and reports a medication error Calls the provider to ask for clarification of the dosing Continues with administration of medication Returns the medication to pharmacy and requests a new label