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Pharmacology for Nurses

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This chapter discussed federal legislation affecting health care and the electronic health record. The state nurse practice acts and the formation of boards of nursing also were explained. The ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, and nonmaleficence were examined, as was their role in nursing practice. A thorough discussion of medication safety and strategies to prevent medication errors was provided. The chapter concluded with a review of nursing informatics and its role in health care.

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