According to the rights of medication administration, what is the correct procedure prior to administering a medication?

A. Allow the patient to leave immediately after receiving an allergy shot
B. Ask the patient to tell you her name and double-check the administration route
C. If ordered tablets are not available, give the equivalent in liquid form
D. Call the patient's name and check the dose ordered with the dose being given
E. Ask the patient to tell you her name and check the label three times


Answer: E

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