Prevention strategies are crucial in minimizing the occurrence of ADEs. Nurses can adopt several practices:
- Thorough Medication Reconciliation: Ensuring accurate and comprehensive records of all medications a patient is taking. - Patient Education: Informing patients about their medications, potential side effects, and what to do if they experience an ADE. - Monitoring and Assessment: Regularly evaluating the patient’s response to medications and watching for signs of ADEs. - Double-Checking Medications: Verifying the correct medication, dose, and route before administration.
