When completing the check to ensure that the right drug is being administered to the client, which of the following should the nurse compare? Select all that apply
A) Medication
B) Container label
C) Medication record
D) MAR
E) Nursing notes
Ans: A, B, C, D
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The nurse compares the medication, container label, and medication record and then the MAR as the item is removed from the cart and before the actual administration of the drug.
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