A nurse removes a medication from the drawer for a patient. Which action is part of the medication rights and helps prevent a selection error?
Correct answer: A. Compare the medication label with the medication record before opening it
- A. Compare the medication label with the medication record before opening it
- B. Ask the patient whether the tablet looks familiar before giving it
- C. Place the medication beside the patient until the scheduled time
- D. Record the medication as given before checking the package label
Explanation
The label should be compared with the medication record when removing the drug, again while preparing it, and before returning it. Patient appearance or prior familiarity does not replace checking the medication order and label.
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Safe medication administration covers oral, sublingual, buccal, topical, inhaled, enteral, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, including their absorption patterns and technique. It also includes medication rights, patient identification, documentation, allergy checks, injection site selection and prevention of errors, with route selection distinguished from dosage calculation.
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