Directions: For the following scenario, identify which of the "six rights" of medication administration has been violated
A nurse enters a room to administer medications to a client. The order is for Prednisolone 2.5 mg p.o. b.i.d. The nurse administers prednisone 25 mg p.o.: _______________, _______________.
ANS: medication, dosage
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