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Why are knowledge of abbreviations, symbols, and systems of measurement important to the health care worker when reading a medication order?

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Knowledge of abbreviations, symbols, and systems of measurement important to the health care worker when reading a medication order so as to properly medicate a patient.
Also it helps avoid medical errors.

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