Which statement by a nurse about a medication error is correct?

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A. "I should assess the client first, notify the provider as needed, and follow the reporting policy." — Client safety comes first after an error, followed by notification and reporting according to policy. Incident reports are not part of the chart.

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B. "I should chart the incident report in the medical record."

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C. "Only the pharmacist needs to be told about an error."

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D. "It is best to conceal small errors that do not cause visible harm."