The nurse is preparing a medication that she has never provided to a patient. What should the nurse do?
a. Administer the medication
b. Utilize the five "rights" of medication administration
c. Ask the nurse manager what the medication is used for
d. Research the purpose and adverse effects before administering to the patient
D
The "Five Rights" of medication administration were developed to assist nurses in safe delivery of pharmaceuticals. It is imperative that the nurse understand adverse effects and contraindications of all medication administered.
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