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Medication Safety Challenges Nurses Face Daily

Nursing - Public Health Nursing

This educational infographic highlights six major medication safety challenges nurses frequently encounter: polypharmacy, look-alike/sound-alike (LASA) medications, infusion pump errors, dangerous abbreviations, incorrect syringe use, and inadvertent overdoses. It also presents evidence-based strategies nurses can use to minimize risks, such as using smart infusion protocols, avoiding unsafe abbreviations, and collaborating with pharmacists. The final section emphasizes the critical role nurses play in ensuring accurate, safe medication administration to support better patient care and outcomes.


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NurseEd Source is an educational platform developed to support nurses with accessible, practice-oriented learning tools. It offers visually enriched materials designed to simplify complex clinical topics and strengthen decision-making in day-to-day care. NurseEd Source aims to promote critical thinking, encourage lifelong learning, and advance evidence-based nursing practice.

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