Before giving a newly prescribed medication, which action best reflects the nurse's medication safety responsibility?
Correct answer: B. Compare the prescription with the medication label
- A. Use the patient's room number as the identifier
- B. Compare the prescription with the medication label
- C. Ask a family member to confirm the medication
- D. Document administration before giving the medication
Explanation
The nurse should compare the medication label with the prescription and verify the patient, drug, dose, route and time before administration. Documentation is completed after giving the medicine, and room numbers are not reliable patient identifiers.
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