A nurse is preparing a medication administration record (MAR) at the healthcare facility. The nurse documents the client's name, medication name, dosage, administration route, and scheduled times in the MAR
Which is the most accurate way to verify accuracy of the MAR? A) Check with the client to see if he or she has been administered the medication.
B) Perform an order sheet check just before medication administration.
C) Record the trade name of the medication to promote accuracy.
D) Compare the medication record with the original physician's order.
D
Feedback:
The nurse should check the MAR's accuracy by comparing it with the original physician's order. Checking with the client regarding medication administration is not an appropriate way of checking the accuracy of the MAR. An order sheet check must be performed every 24 hours—not only before medication administration. The nurse should record both the generic and trade names of the medication to check the accuracy of the MAR.
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