What safety failure is demonstrated in scenario


Problem: A sentinel event in which oral sodium polystyrene (kayexalate) was given IV push resulting in the patient's death undergoes root cause analysis. The nurse had called the provider to notify of a high potassium level and took a verbal order which was transmitted directly into the computer system and administered prior to physician cosign or pharmacy verification. What safety failure is demonstrated in this scenario?

 

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