During a busy day at the clinic, you administered a medication to a patient. Later, you realized that the medication was administered at a higher dose than prescribed by the provider. What is the most appropriate next step to ensure patient safety and compliance with clinic protocols?
Document the error in the patient's medical record, but avoid telling the provider to prevent personal repercussions.
Assess the patient for adverse effects, inform the provider, and accurately complete an incident report form according to clinic policy.
Wait to see if the patient exhibits any adverse reactions before deciding to report the incident.
Advise the patient to monitor their own symptoms and report any unusual reactions if they occur.